CVE-2008-1215

Name: CVE-2008-1215
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-09T02:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1215 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the command_Expand_Interpret function in command.c in ppp (aka user-ppp), as distributed in FreeBSD 6.3 and 7.0, OpenBSD 4.1 and 4.2, and the net/userppp package for NetBSD, allows local users to gain privileges via long commands containing "~" characters.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the command_Expand_Interpret function in command.c in ppp (aka user-ppp), as distributed in FreeBSD 6.3 and 7.0, OpenBSD 4.1 and 4.2, and the net/userppp package for NetBSD, allows local users to gain privileges via long commands containing "~" characters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	6.3
Freebsd	Freebsd	7.0
Netbsd	Netbsd	All versions
Openbsd	Openbsd	4.1
Openbsd	Openbsd	4.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/29234Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29238Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29240Vendor Advisory
http://www.openbsd.org/errata41.html#014_ppp
http://www.openbsd.org/errata42.html#009_ppp
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/488980/30/0/threadedExploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/489031/30/0/threadedExploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28090Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41034
http://secunia.com/advisories/29234Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29238Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29240Vendor Advisory
http://www.openbsd.org/errata41.html#014_ppp
http://www.openbsd.org/errata42.html#009_ppp
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/488980/30/0/threadedExploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/489031/30/0/threadedExploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28090Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41034

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1215?

How severe is CVE-2008-1215?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1215 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1215?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST