Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the command_Expand_Interpret function in command.c in ppp (aka user-ppp), as distributed in FreeBSD 6.3 and 7.0, OpenBSD 4.1 and 4.2, and the net/userppp package for NetBSD, allows local users to gain privileges via long commands containing "~" characters.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 6.3 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | All versions |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29234Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29238Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29240Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata41.html#014_ppp
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata42.html#009_ppp
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/488980/30/0/threadedExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/489031/30/0/threadedExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28090Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41034
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29234Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29238Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29240Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata41.html#014_ppp
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata42.html#009_ppp
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/488980/30/0/threadedExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1215?
CVE-2008-1215 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the command_Expand_Interpret function in command.c in ppp (aka user-ppp), as distributed in FreeBSD 6.3 and 7.0, OpenBSD 4.1 and 4.2, and the net/userppp package for Net...
How severe is CVE-2008-1215?
CVE-2008-1215 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1215?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd, Netbsd Netbsd, Openbsd Openbsd.