CVE-2008-5385

Name: CVE-2008-5385
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-09T00:30:00.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5385 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. enq in bos.rte.printers in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2, when a print queue is defined in /etc/qconfig, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

enq in bos.rte.printers in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2, when a print queue is defined in /etc/qconfig, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	6.1
Ibm	Aix	6.1.1
Ibm	Aix	6.1.2

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/aix61_advisory.asc
http://osvdb.org/50217
http://secunia.com/advisories/32916Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ33088Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34481Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34785Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32493
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021290
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/aix61_advisory.asc
http://osvdb.org/50217
http://secunia.com/advisories/32916Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ33088Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34481Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ34785Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32493
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021290

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5385?

enq in bos.rte.printers in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2, when a print queue is defined in /etc/qconfig, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2008-5385?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5385 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5385?

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-2008-5385?

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Source: NVD / NIST