CVE-2008-3971
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gmanedit2 | Gmanedit | 0.4.1 |
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