MEDIUM
CVE-2008-0525
CWE-59Published: January 31, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
PatchLink Update client for Unix, as used by Novell ZENworks Patch Management Update Agent for Linux/Unix/Mac (LUM) 6.2094 through 6.4102 and other products, allows local users to (1) truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/patchlink.tmp file used by the logtrimmer script, and (2) execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the /tmp/plshutdown file used by the rebootTask script.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-0525 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
lumension_security1 product(s)
patchlink update
novell1 product(s)
zenworks patch management update agent
unix1 product(s)
unix
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (26)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28657Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28665Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0426Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28657Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28665Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-0525
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-59
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 31, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-59)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-0525 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.