CVE-2008-5380: gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.09 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5380 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting gpsdrive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.09 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an (a) /tmp/geo#####, a (b) /tmp/geocaching.loc, a (c) /tmp/geo#####.*, or a (d) /tmp/geo.* temporary file, related to the (1) geo-code and (2) geo-nearest scripts, different vectors than CVE-2008-4959.

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	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2008-12-08
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

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

gpsdrive gpsdrive DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.09

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.09

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.09 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gpsdrive sudo apt install gpsdrive=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.09> sudo apt-mark hold gpsdrive

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

dnf --showduplicates list gpsdrive sudo dnf downgrade gpsdrive-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.09> sudo dnf versionlock add gpsdrive

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-2008-5380?

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

Is CVE-2008-5380 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5380 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-2008-5380 affect?

CVE-2008-5380 affects gpsdrive. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.09 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an (a) /tmp/geo#####, a (b) /tmp/geocaching.loc, a (c) /tmp/geo#####.*, or a (d) /tmp/geo.* temporary file, related to the (1) geo-

How urgent is CVE-2008-5380?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-5704 HIGH 7.6 UPGRADE src/unit_test.c in gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary fi
CVE-2008-5703 MEDIUM 6.2 UPGRADE gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack

References

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