Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the strip_escapes function in signal.c in GNU ed before 1.0 allows context-dependent or user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: since ed itself does not typically run with special privileges, this issue only crosses privilege boundaries when ed is invoked as a third-party component.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Ed | 0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-ed/2008-08/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32349
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32460
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33005
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38794
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-15.xml
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-461.htm
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:200
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0946.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501298/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30815
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020734
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3916?
CVE-2008-3916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the strip_escapes function in signal.c in GNU ed before 1.0 allows context-dependent or user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: sinc...
How severe is CVE-2008-3916?
CVE-2008-3916 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3916?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Ed.