CVE-2008-6755
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-6755 impacting zoneminder zoneminder. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | zoneminder / zoneminder |
| Affected Versions | 1.23.3 |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-264 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-6755 impacting zoneminder zoneminder.
id: cve-2008-6755
info:
name: zoneminder zoneminder - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: unknown
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-6755 affecting zoneminder zoneminder.
Evaluation: ZoneMinder 1.23.3 on Fedora 10 sets the ownership of /etc/zm.conf to the apache user account, and sets the permissions to 0600, which makes it easier ...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-6755
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
cvss-score: 5.0
cve-id: CVE-2008-6755
cwe-id: CWE-264
tags: cve,cve-2008-6755,zoneminder,zoneminder,unknown
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "zoneminder"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-6755
# Target: zoneminder zoneminder | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-6755 (zoneminder zoneminder)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against zoneminder zoneminder scope (1.23.3).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-6755
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install zoneminder 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade zoneminder 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update zoneminder
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i zoneminder 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i zoneminder
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
- No records filed in this category.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2008-6755 in zoneminder zoneminder?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update zoneminder zoneminder packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-6755?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-6755?
CVE-2008-6755 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.