Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python interface in Epiphany 2.22.3, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Epiphany | 2.22.3 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504363
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34187
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200903-16.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:048
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33441
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481548
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504363
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34187
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200903-16.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:048
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33441
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481548
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5985?
CVE-2008-5985 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python interface in Epiphany 2.22.3, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5985?
CVE-2008-5985 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5985?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Epiphany.