How severe is CVE-2008-5843?

CVE-2008-5843 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5843 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5843?

CVE-2008-5843 affects Pdfjam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5843?

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

When was CVE-2008-5843 published?

CVE-2008-5843 was published on 2009-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5843

CVE-2008-5843 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pdfjam with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pdfjam
Published: 2009-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in pdfjam allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in (1) the current working directory or (2) /var/tmp, related to the (a) pdf90, (b) pdfjoin, and (c) pdfnup scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5843?: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in pdfjam allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in (1) the current working directory or (2) /var/tmp, related to the (a) pdf90, (b) pdfjoin, and (c) pdfnup scripts.
How severe is CVE-2008-5843?: CVE-2008-5843 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5843 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5843?: CVE-2008-5843 affects Pdfjam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5843?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5843 published?: CVE-2008-5843 was published on 2009-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pdfjam:pdfjam:_nil_:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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