CVE-2008-5704: src/unit_test.c in gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary fi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-5704?

gpsdrive: upgrade to newer than 2.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-5704 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5704 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-2008-5704 affect?

CVE-2008-5704 affects gpsdrive. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). src/unit_test.c in gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/gpsdrive-unit-test/proc temporary file, a different vector than CVE-2008-4959 and CVE-2008-53

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HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2008-5704 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting gpsdrive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

src/unit_test.c in gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/gpsdrive-unit-test/proc temporary file, a different vector than CVE-2008-4959 and CVE-2008-5380.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2008-12-22
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

2008-12-22 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gpsdrive gpsdrive UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.10 · 1.32 · 1.33 · 2.09

Fixed in: newer than 2.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gpsdrive

Note

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

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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-2008-5704?

gpsdrive: upgrade to newer than 2.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5704 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5704 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-2008-5704 affect?

CVE-2008-5704 affects gpsdrive. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). src/unit_test.c in gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/gpsdrive-unit-test/proc temporary file, a different vector than CVE-2008-4959 and CVE-2008-53

How urgent is CVE-2008-5704?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Related CVEs

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
CVE-2008-5380 MEDIUM 6.9 DOWNGRADE gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.09 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a

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