Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 2, 2008· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2008-1638
CVE-2008-1638
Description
Nik Sharpener Pro, possibly 2.0, uses world-writable permissions for plug-in files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a plug-in with a Trojan horse.
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Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:a:nik_software_inc:nik_sharpener_pro:2.0:*:inkjet:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: 2.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- secunia.com/advisories/29586nvdVendor Advisory
- www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124289nvdUS Government Resource
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/27707nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41535nvd
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