CVE-2008-5377: Medium – pstopdf in CUPS 1.3.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files

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 Apple systems (CVE-2008-5377). Public exploit code is available. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.

BSID: BS-2008-GLOBAL-160070-M • Model: rule-based-v1 • Confidence: MEDIUM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5377?

This vulnerability was disclosed in 2008. A medium severity vulnerability affects Apple systems (CVE-2008-5377). Public exploit code is available. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-5377?

CVE-2008-5377 has CVSS 6.9 (Medium). Vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 0.7%.

Is CVE-2008-5377 actively exploited?

Public exploit available for CVE-2008-5377. Exploitation risk elevated.

How do I remediate CVE-2008-5377?

Priority: MONITOR.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-5377?

CVE-2008-5377 affects Apple Cups.

Vulnerability Details

CVE ID	`CVE-2008-5377`
BSID	`BS-2008-GLOBAL-160070-M` BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS Vector	`AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C`
Published	2008-12-08
Last Modified	2026-04-23
ICS Relevance	15%
Weakness (CWE)	Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
Source	NVD

Official Description

pstopdf in CUPS 1.3.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/pstopdf.log temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1333.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

Vulnerability details: pstopdf in CUPS 1.3.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/pstopdf.log temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1333. CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

Exploitation Likelihood: MEDIUM

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Affected Versions
Apple	Cups	`1.3.8`

Remediation

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

Threat Intelligence

● Threat Intelligence Validated: October 2026 | Threat Age: 6520 Days

CISA known-exploited	Not in KEV catalog
Public Exploit	⚠ Available — Reference
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	`6eebf0173aca0852a30f66dbd2fecbdebc935035cfbd3d20b088bbe45915f096b4591060d92f4514d735175aa2b26bb99c1f667433271f1a1322e0fba8c461d8`

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