CVE-2008-5372

Name: CVE-2008-5372
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-08T23:30:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5372 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sdm-login in sdm-terminal 0.4.0b allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/sdm.autologin.once temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

sdm-login in sdm-terminal 0.4.0b allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/sdm.autologin.once temporary file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jonas Smedegaard	Sdm-Terminal	0.4.0b

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5372?

sdm-login in sdm-terminal 0.4.0b allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/sdm.autologin.once temporary file.

How severe is CVE-2008-5372?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5372 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5372?

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Source: NVD / NIST