How severe is CVE-2008-5384?

CVE-2008-5384 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5384 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5384?

CVE-2008-5384 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5384?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-5384 published?

CVE-2008-5384 was published on 2008-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5384

CVE-2008-5384 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Aix
Published: 2008-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

crontab in bos.rte.cron in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 allows local users with aix.system.config.cron authorization to gain privileges by launching an editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5384?: crontab in bos.rte.cron in IBM AIX 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 allows local users with aix.system.config.cron authorization to gain privileges by launching an editor.
How severe is CVE-2008-5384?: CVE-2008-5384 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5384 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5384?: CVE-2008-5384 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5384?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5384 published?: CVE-2008-5384 was published on 2008-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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