CVE-2008-4406 json
A certain Debian patch to the run scripts for sabre (aka xsabre) 0.2.4b allows local users to delete or overwrite arbitrary files via a sym…
published 2008-10-03 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4387
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 28%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A certain Debian patch to the run scripts for sabre (aka xsabre) 0.2.4b allows local users to delete or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified .tmp files.
Exploit prediction
0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
References
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osvdb.org
/48895
vdb-entry
- bugs.debian.org /433996
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45715
vdb-entry
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2008/10/01/1
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31512
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45609
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4406
- NVD CVE-2008-4406
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