CVE-2008-4990: Enomaly Elastic Computing Platform (ECP), formerly Enomalism, before 2.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arb

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-4990?

elastic computing platform: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-4990 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4990 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-4990 affect?

CVE-2008-4990 affects elastic computing platform. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Enomaly Elastic Computing Platform (ECP), formerly Enomalism, before 2.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/enomalism2.pid temporary file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-4990?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9UPGRADE

CVE-2008-4990 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting elastic computing platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Enomaly Elastic Computing Platform (ECP), formerly Enomalism, before 2.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/enomalism2.pid temporary file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2009-02-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: enomaly

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-02 22:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

enomaly elastic computing platform UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elastic-computing-platform || rpm -q elastic-computing-platform || elastic-computing-platform --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade elastic-computing-platform

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade elastic-computing-platform

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-4990?

elastic computing platform: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-4990 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4990 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-2008-4990 affect?

CVE-2008-4990 affects elastic computing platform. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Enomaly Elastic Computing Platform (ECP), formerly Enomalism, before 2.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/enomalism2.pid temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4990?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2009-0390 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE Argument injection vulnerability in Enomaly Elastic Computing Platform (ECP), formerly Enomalism, before 2.1.1

References

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