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CVE-2008-3971

Heap-based buffer overflow in the open_man_file function in callbacks.c in gmanedit 0.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…

Published 18 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
9.3
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
5.7%
percentile 93%
Public exploits
0
none known

Heap-based buffer overflow in the open_man_file function in callbacks.c in gmanedit 0.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted man page, which is not properly handled during utf8 conversion. NOTE: another overflow was reported using a configuration file, but that vector does not have a scenario that crosses privilege boundaries.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

5.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.09.3AV:N/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

  • openwall.com /lists/oss-security/2008/09/06/2 · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, x_transferred
  • bugs.debian.org /cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=497835 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • openwall.com /lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/19 · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, x_transferred
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/44963 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/44962 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • openwall.com /lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/13 · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/31040 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred

Sources

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