CVE-2008-1994

CVE-2008-1994 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ahmed Abdel-hamid Mohamed Acon with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (a) acon.c, (b) menu.c, and (c) child.c in Acon 1.0.5-5 through 1.0.5-7 allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HOME environment variable or (2) a large number of terminal columns.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1994?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (a) acon.c, (b) menu.c, and (c) child.c in Acon 1.0.5-5 through 1.0.5-7 allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HOME environment variable or (2) a large number of terminal columns.
How severe is CVE-2008-1994?
CVE-2008-1994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1994 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1994?
CVE-2008-1994 primarily affects Ahmed Abdel-hamid Mohamed Acon. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1994?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1994 published?
CVE-2008-1994 was published on 2008-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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