CVE-2008-4957: Medium – find_flags in Kitware GCC-XML (gccxml) 0.9.0 allows local users to

CWE Weakness Definitions

CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

Software follows symbolic links without verifying the target, allowing read, write, or delete of unintended files.

Related Attack Patterns (CAPEC)

CAPEC-35 Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files

via CWE-59

CAPEC-76 Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls

via CWE-59

CAPEC-132 Symlink Attack

via CWE-59

CAPEC-17 Using Malicious Files

via CWE-59

Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.

◆ AI Analysis — automated analysis, not human-reviewed

This vulnerability was disclosed in 2008. A medium severity vulnerability affects Gccxml systems (CVE-2008-4957). No public exploit code is currently available. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.

BSID: BS-2008-GLOBAL-022514-M • Model: rule-based-v1 • Confidence: MEDIUM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4957?

This vulnerability was disclosed in 2008. A medium severity vulnerability affects Gccxml systems (CVE-2008-4957). No public exploit code is currently available. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-4957?

CVE-2008-4957 has CVSS 6.9 (Medium). Vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 0.4%.

Is CVE-2008-4957 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2008-4957 as of 2026-05-30.

How do I remediate CVE-2008-4957?

Priority: MONITOR.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-4957?

CVE-2008-4957 affects Gccxml Gccxml.

Vulnerability Details

CVE ID	`CVE-2008-4957`
BSID	`BS-2008-GLOBAL-022514-M` BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS Vector	`AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C`
Published	2008-11-05
Last Modified	2026-04-23
ICS Relevance	15%
Weakness (CWE)	Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
Source	NVD

Official Description

find_flags in Kitware GCC-XML (gccxml) 0.9.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/*.cxx temporary file.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

Vulnerability details: find_flags in Kitware GCC-XML (gccxml) 0.9.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/*.cxx temporary file. CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

Exploitation Likelihood: MINIMAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Affected Versions
Gccxml	Gccxml	`0.9.0`

Remediation

No official vendor advisory link on record. See the CVE record →

Threat Intelligence

● Threat Intelligence Validated: October 2026 | Threat Age: 6553 Days

CISA known-exploited	Not in KEV catalog
Public Exploit	Not confirmed
PoC Code	Not confirmed

AI Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash

Model	`rule-based-v1`
Confidence	MEDIUM
Enriched At	2026-05-24
SHA-512 Audit Hash	`dacb2206cd7d14d02cb645e922e08641df5de82b6fc72f21a07d9d19a6fab67ea85f3fc3ba7734507c47cd71f403f59c6ab5876fd5da9f1ef159f6b0d18033a8`

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