Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Portage before 2.1.4.5 include the current working directory in the Python search path, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a modified Python module that is loaded by the (1) ys-apps/portage, (2) net-mail/fetchmail, (3) app-editors/leo ebuilds, and other ebuilds.
CVE-2008-4394 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from gentoo organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2008, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2008-10-10T10:30:05.200
2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Modified
CVSSv2: 6.9 (MEDIUM)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.4
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | gentoo | portage | ≤ 2.1.4.4 | Yes |
| Application | gentoo | portage | 2.0.51.22 | Yes |
| Application | gentoo | portage | 2.1.1 | Yes |
| Application | gentoo | portage | 2.1.3.10 | Yes |
| Application | gentoo | portage | 2.1.3.11 | Yes |
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