Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python interface in Eye of GNOME (eog) 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 | Eog | 2.22.3 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504352
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200904-06.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33443
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481553
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504352
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200904-06.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33443
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481553
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5987?
CVE-2008-5987 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python interface in Eye of GNOME (eog) 2.22.3, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in th...
How severe is CVE-2008-5987?
CVE-2008-5987 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-2008-5987?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Eog.