Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-5299 is a local, user-assisted flaw in chm2pdf 0.9. When processing .chm files, temporary directories under /tmp/chm2pdf can be abused with symlinks so files may be deleted outside the intended workspace. The public bundle does not show remote exploitation, active exploitation, CVSS, or fixed versions. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux or Unix systems where chm2pdf 0.9 is installed and used to process .chm files, especially multi-user hosts or shared processing environments. Modern exposure is likely limited unless the old package remains deployed. Prioritize remediation where legacy chm2pdf runs on shared servers or handles untrusted files. For most modern environments, urgency is lower than internet-facing RCE issues, but arbitrary file deletion can still disrupt operations or aid local privilege paths. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for chm2pdf 0.9 or distro packages derived from it.; Check Debian and Fedora advisories for applicable fixed packages or guidance.; Remove chm2pdf where it is no longer operationally required..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- chm2pdf-chm2pdf-symlink(45813)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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