Vulnerability Description
htop 0.7 writes process names to a terminal without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow local users to hide processes, modify arbitrary files, or have unspecified other impact via a process name with "crazy control strings."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htop | Htop | 0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/504144Exploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/02/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/14/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32081
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46321
- http://bugs.debian.org/504144Exploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/02/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/14/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32081
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46321
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5076?
CVE-2008-5076 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). htop 0.7 writes process names to a terminal without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow local users to hide processes, modify arbitrary files, or have unspecified other impact via a...
How severe is CVE-2008-5076?
CVE-2008-5076 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-2008-5076?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Htop Htop.