CVE-2008-5379: netdisco-mibs-installer 1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/n

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5379 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting netdisco mibs installer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

netdisco-mibs-installer 1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/netdisco-mibs-0.6.tar.gz temporary file, related to the (1) netdisco-mibs-install and (2) netdisco-mibs-download scripts.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2008-12-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: oliver gorwits

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-08 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oliver gorwits netdisco mibs installer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netdisco-mibs-installer || rpm -q netdisco-mibs-installer || netdisco-mibs-installer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netdisco-mibs-installer sudo apt install netdisco-mibs-installer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold netdisco-mibs-installer

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

dnf --showduplicates list netdisco-mibs-installer sudo dnf downgrade netdisco-mibs-installer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add netdisco-mibs-installer

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-2008-5379?

netdisco mibs installer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5379 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5379 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-2008-5379 affect?

CVE-2008-5379 affects netdisco mibs installer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). netdisco-mibs-installer 1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/netdisco-mibs-0.6.tar.gz temporary file, related to the (1) netdisco-mibs-install and (2) netdisco-mibs-download scripts.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5379?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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