CVE-2008-3863 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in GNU Enscript allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file when special escapes processing is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-3863?
CVE-2008-3863 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_special_escape function in src/psgen.c in GNU Enscript 1.6.1 and 1.6.4 beta, when the -e (aka special escapes processing) option is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASCII file, related to the setfilename command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3863?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
enscript openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 1.6.6-1.15 |
Products include Gnu Enscript.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3863?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-3863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3863 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-3863, GHSA-wp92-87r8-55v9, openSUSE-SU-2024:10737-1.