CVE-2008-3279: Untrusted search path vulnerability in libbrlttybba.so in brltty 3.7.2 allows local users to gain privileges v

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3279 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting brltty. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in libbrlttybba.so in brltty 3.7.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted library, related to an incorrect RPATH setting.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2010-04-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: mielke

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-04-05 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mielke brltty DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.7.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy brltty || rpm -q brltty || brltty --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison brltty sudo apt install brltty=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.2> sudo apt-mark hold brltty

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list brltty sudo dnf downgrade brltty-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.2> sudo dnf versionlock add brltty

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-3279?

brltty: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-3279 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-3279 affect?

CVE-2008-3279 affects brltty. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Untrusted search path vulnerability in libbrlttybba.so in brltty 3.7.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted library, related to an incorrect RPATH setting.

How urgent is CVE-2008-3279?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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