CVE-2008-3971

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.

Link	Resource
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=497835	Exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/06/2
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/13
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/19
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31040
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44963
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44962

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:gmanedit2:gmanedit:0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Published : 2008-09-11 01:13

Updated : 2017-08-08 01:32

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NVD link : CVE-2008-3971

Mitre link : CVE-2008-3971

No products.

CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer