CVE-2008-4987

CVE-2008-4987 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xastir with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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

Description

xastir 1.9.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (a) /tmp/ldconfig.tmp, (b) /tmp/ldconf.tmp, and (c) /tmp/ld.so.conf temporary files, related to the (1) get-maptools.sh and (2) get_shapelib.sh scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4987?
xastir 1.9.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (a) /tmp/ldconfig.tmp, (b) /tmp/ldconf.tmp, and (c) /tmp/ld.so.conf temporary files, related to the (1) get-maptools.sh and (2) get_shapelib.sh scripts.
How severe is CVE-2008-4987?
CVE-2008-4987 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4987 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4987?
CVE-2008-4987 affects Xastir. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4987?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4987 published?
CVE-2008-4987 was published on 2008-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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