CVE-2008-4306 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 4 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in enscript allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious font escape sequences, requiring user interaction to process a crafted file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Not stated
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-4306?

CVE-2008-4306 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2008.

Official description

Buffer overflow in enscript before 1.6.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors, possibly related to the font escape sequence.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4306?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ubuntu Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4306?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-4306 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4306 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4306, GHSA-7jw6-96x5-9376.