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CVE-2008-5078

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.…

Published 17 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
6.8
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
3.1%
percentile 88%
Public exploits
0
none known

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.06.8AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Classification

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

References

  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/47680 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • support.avaya.com /elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-504.htm · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/33181 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • lists.opensuse.org /opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00000.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE, x_transferred
  • redhat.com /support/errata/RHSA-2008-1021.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
  • oval.cisecurity.org /repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11807 · vdb-entry, signature, x_refsource_OVAL, x_transferred
  • securitytracker.com /id?1021401 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, x_transferred
  • bugzilla.redhat.com /show_bug.cgi?id=473958 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred

Sources

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