MEDIUM
CVE-2008-2266
CWE-59Published: May 16, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
uulib/uunconc.c in UUDeview 0.5.20, as used in nzbget before 0.3.0 and possibly other products, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary filename generated by the tempnam function. NOTE: this may be a CVE-2004-2265 regression.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-2266 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30171Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/31420Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30171Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/31420Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-2266
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-59
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 16, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-59)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-2266 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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