CVE-2008-5151
test_parser.py in mayavi 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack...
CVE-2008-5151 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.9) in Abottoms Mayavi, published November 18, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.43%, the 38th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 6.9 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.43%EPSS, 38th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
test_parser.py in mayavi 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/err.log temporary file.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
test_parser.py in mayavi 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/err.log temporary file.
- Record
CVE-2008-5151- CVSS 2.0
- 6.9 Medium
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-59
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
test_parser.py in mayavi 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/err.log temporary file.
- Record
CVE-2008-5151- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-5130No score
test_parser.py in mayavi 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/err.log temporary file.
- Record
EUVD-2008-5130- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-92pw-9wxr-jx34No score
test_parser.py in mayavi 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack...
test_parser.py in mayavi 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/err.log temporary file.
- Record
GHSA-92pw-9wxr-jx34- Weakness
- CWE-59
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.