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CVE-2008-3229

Stack-based buffer overflow in op before Changeset 563, when xauth support is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a long XAU…

Published 18 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
6.9
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
0.4%
percentile 38%
Public exploits
0
none known

Stack-based buffer overflow in op before Changeset 563, when xauth support is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a long XAUTHORITY environment variable.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.06.9AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/43836 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/30226 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • swapoff.org /changeset/563 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/31103 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • openwall.com /lists/oss-security/2008/07/12/4 · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, x_transferred

Sources

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