CVE-2008-2266: uulib/uunconc.c in UUDeview 0.5.20, as used in nzbget before 0.3.0 and possibly other products, allows local u

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-2266 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting nzbget, uudeview. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

uulib/uunconc.c in UUDeview 0.5.20, as used in nzbget before 0.3.0 and possibly other products, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary filename generated by the tempnam function. NOTE: this may be a CVE-2004-2265 regression.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2008-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nzbget · uudeview

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-05-16 12:54 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nzbget nzbget UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2.2 · 0.1.0a · 0.1.1 · 0.1.2 · 0.2.0 · 0.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nzbget || rpm -q nzbget || nzbget --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nzbget

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nzbget

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

uudeview uudeview DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.20

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.20

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy uudeview || rpm -q uudeview || uudeview --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison uudeview sudo apt install uudeview=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.20> sudo apt-mark hold uudeview

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list uudeview sudo dnf downgrade uudeview-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.20> sudo dnf versionlock add uudeview

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-2266?

nzbget: upgrade to newer than 0.2.2; uudeview: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-2266 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2266 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-2266 affect?

CVE-2008-2266 affects nzbget, uudeview. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). uulib/uunconc.c in UUDeview 0.5.20, as used in nzbget before 0.3.0 and possibly other products, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary filename generated by the tempnam function. NOTE: this may

How urgent is CVE-2008-2266?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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