CVE-2008-2389

Name: CVE-2008-2389
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-06T22:32:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2389 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. opensuse-updater in openSUSE 10.2 allows local users to access arbitrary files via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

opensuse-updater in openSUSE 10.2 allows local users to access arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Opensuse	10.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2389?

opensuse-updater in openSUSE 10.2 allows local users to access arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

How severe is CVE-2008-2389?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2389 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2389?

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-2008-2389?

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Source: NVD / NIST