CVE-2008-2389
CVE-2008-2389 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opensuse with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Opensuse
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
opensuse-updater in openSUSE 10.2 allows local users to access arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2389?
- opensuse-updater in openSUSE 10.2 allows local users to access arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2389?
- CVE-2008-2389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2389 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2389?
- CVE-2008-2389 affects Opensuse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2389?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-2389 published?
- CVE-2008-2389 was published on 2008-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30581
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29608
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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