The ptsname function in FreeBSD 6.0 through 7.0-PRERELEASE does not properly verify that a certain portion of a device name is associated with a pty of a user who is calling the pt_chown function, which might allow local users to read data from the pty from another user.
CVE-2008-0216
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 0%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 23.3%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
January 16, 2008
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (10)
- secteam@freebsdhttp://secunia.com/advisories/28498
- secteam@freebsdhttp://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:01.pty.asc
- secteam@freebsdhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27284
- secteam@freebsdhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019191
- secteam@freebsdhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39667
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/28498
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:01.pty.asc
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27284
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019191
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39667
Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2008-0216?
CVE-2008-0216 is a none vulnerability published on January 16, 2008. The ptsname function in FreeBSD 6.0 through 7.0-PRERELEASE does not properly verify that a certain portion of a device name is associated with a pty of a user who is calling the pt_chown function, which might allow local users to read data from the pty from another user.
When was CVE-2008-0216 disclosed?
CVE-2008-0216 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 16, 2008, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2008-0216 actively exploited?
CVE-2008-0216 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 23.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2008-0216?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2008-0216, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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