CVE-2008-5379

Name: CVE-2008-5379
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-08T23:30:00.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5379 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. netdisco-mibs-installer 1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/netdisco-mibs-0.6.tar.gz temporary file, related to the (1) netdisco-mibs-install and (2) netdisco-mibs-download scripts.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

netdisco-mibs-installer 1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/netdisco-mibs-0.6.tar.gz temporary file, related to the (1) netdisco-mibs-install and (2) netdisco-mibs-download scripts.

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
Oliver Gorwits	Netdisco Mibs Installer	1.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5379?

How severe is CVE-2008-5379?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5379 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5379?

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Source: NVD / NIST