Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in GNU m4 before 1.4.11 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to improper handling of filenames specified with the -F option. NOTE: it is not clear when this issue crosses privilege boundaries.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | M4 | 1.4.1 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/44272
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29671Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29729PatchVendor Advisory
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/04/07/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/04/07/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28688
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1151/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41704
- http://osvdb.org/44272
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29671Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29729PatchVendor Advisory
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/04/07/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/04/07/3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1688?
CVE-2008-1688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in GNU m4 before 1.4.11 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to improper handling of filenames specified with the -F option. NOTE: it i...
How severe is CVE-2008-1688?
CVE-2008-1688 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu M4.