Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the searchwn function in Wordnet 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line option. NOTE: this issue probably does not cross privilege boundaries except in cases in which Wordnet is used as a back end.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordnet | Wordnet | 2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30242
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31654
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32184
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1634
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200810-01.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:182
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29208
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1527/references
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=211491Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42378
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30242
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31654
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32184
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1634
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200810-01.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2149?
CVE-2008-2149 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the searchwn function in Wordnet 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line option. NOTE: this issue pr...
How severe is CVE-2008-2149?
CVE-2008-2149 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-2008-2149?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordnet Wordnet.