Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-4959 is a legacy local file overwrite issue in geo-code from gpsdrive-scripts 2.10~pre4. A local user could abuse predictable temporary files in /tmp to overwrite files through symlinks. This is mainly relevant where the old package remains installed on shared Linux systems. Exposure is likely limited to systems running gpsdrive-scripts 2.10~pre4 or downstream packages carrying the vulnerable geo-code script, especially multi-user Linux hosts. Modern exposure is probably uncommon, but legacy images, lab systems, and old distributions should be checked. Treat as a targeted legacy hygiene item, not an emergency. Prioritize if old Linux hosts allow multiple local users or run gpsdrive-scripts with elevated privileges. Otherwise, fold into legacy package cleanup and hardening work. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for gpsdrive-scripts and the geo-code script.; Remove gpsdrive-scripts where it is not operationally required.; Check Fedora, Debian, Gentoo, or vendor guidance for fixed packages..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- gpsdrive-geocode-symlink(44759)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- FEDORA-2009-1366CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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