CVE-2008-3971

Name: CVE-2008-3971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-11T01:13:47.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the open_man_file function in callbacks.c in gmanedit 0.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted man page, which is not properly handled during utf8 conversion. NOTE: another overflow was reported using a configuration file, but that vector does not have a scenario that crosses privilege boundaries.. EPSS estimates a 5.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the open_man_file function in callbacks.c in gmanedit 0.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted man page, which is not properly handled during utf8 conversion. NOTE: another overflow was reported using a configuration file, but that vector does not have a scenario that crosses privilege boundaries.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.69%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gmanedit2	Gmanedit	0.4.1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3971?

How severe is CVE-2008-3971?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST