CVE-2008-6397

Name: CVE-2008-6397
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-04T17:30:02.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6397 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rlatex in AlcoveBook sgml2x 1.0.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rlatex in AlcoveBook sgml2x 1.0.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

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
Alcovebook	Sgml2x	1.0.0

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 4, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6397?

rlatex in AlcoveBook sgml2x 1.0.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How severe is CVE-2008-6397?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6397 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6397?

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Source: NVD / NIST