CVE-2008-3904

Name: CVE-2008-3904
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-04T17:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3904 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. src/main-win.c in GPicView 0.1.9 in Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment (LXDE) allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

src/main-win.c in GPicView 0.1.9 in Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment (LXDE) allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lxde	Gpicview	0.1.9
Lxde	Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3904?

src/main-win.c in GPicView 0.1.9 in Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment (LXDE) allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.

How severe is CVE-2008-3904?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3904 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3904?

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