CVE-2008-5141 json
flamethrower in flamethrower 0.1.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/multicast.tar.##### tempo…
published 2008-11-18 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5120
- cvss
- 6.9
- 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 23%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
flamethrower in flamethrower 0.1.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/multicast.tar.##### temporary file.
Patch / fix
- flamethrower Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 0.1.8-2
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5141
Exploit prediction
0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
References
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debian.org
/security/2008/dsa-1676
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32386
vdb-entry
-
secunia.com
/advisories/32891
third-party-advisory
- bugs.debian.org /cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=506350
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46717
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/32961
third-party-advisory
-
lists.debian.org
/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00285.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5141
- NVD CVE-2008-5141
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