How severe is CVE-2008-1901?

CVE-2008-1901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1901?

CVE-2008-1901 primarily affects Debian Aptlinex. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1901?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1901 published?

CVE-2008-1901 was published on 2008-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1901

CVE-2008-1901 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Aptlinex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Debian Aptlinex
Published: 2008-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

aptlinex before 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gambas-apt.lock temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1901?: aptlinex before 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gambas-apt.lock temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-1901?: CVE-2008-1901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1901?: CVE-2008-1901 primarily affects Debian Aptlinex. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1901 published?: CVE-2008-1901 was published on 2008-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.6-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.7-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.8-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.8-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.9-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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