Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Escript | 1.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33181Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-504.htm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1021.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021401
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=473958
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47680
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33181Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-504.htm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1021.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021401
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=473958
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47680
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5078?
CVE-2008-5078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to ex...
How severe is CVE-2008-5078?
CVE-2008-5078 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5078?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Escript.