CVE-2008-1832

Name: CVE-2008-1832
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-16T15:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1832 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lib/prefs.tcl in Cecilia 2.0.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the csvers temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lib/prefs.tcl in Cecilia 2.0.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the csvers temporary file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cecilia	Cecilia	2.0.5

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1832?

lib/prefs.tcl in Cecilia 2.0.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the csvers temporary file.

How severe is CVE-2008-1832?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1832 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1832?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-1832?

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Source: NVD / NIST