CVE-2008-4959: geo-code in gpsdrive-scripts 2.10~pre4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4959 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting gpsdrive-scripts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

geo-code in gpsdrive-scripts 2.10~pre4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/geo.google, (2) /tmp/geo.yahoo, (3) /tmp/geo.coords, and (4) /tmp/geo#####.coords temporary files.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2008-11-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gpsdrive

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-11-05 15:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gpsdrive gpsdrive-scripts DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.10 pre4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.10

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gpsdrive-scripts || rpm -q gpsdrive-scripts || gpsdrive-scripts --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gpsdrive-scripts sudo apt install gpsdrive-scripts=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10> sudo apt-mark hold gpsdrive-scripts

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

dnf --showduplicates list gpsdrive-scripts sudo dnf downgrade gpsdrive-scripts-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10> sudo dnf versionlock add gpsdrive-scripts

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.

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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-2008-4959?

gpsdrive-scripts: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-4959 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4959 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-2008-4959 affect?

CVE-2008-4959 affects gpsdrive-scripts. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). geo-code in gpsdrive-scripts 2.10~pre4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/geo.google, (2) /tmp/geo.yahoo, (3) /tmp/geo.coords, and (4) /tmp/geo#####.coords temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4959?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

References

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