CVE-2008-3229
CVE-2008-3229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Swapoff Op with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Swapoff Op
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in op before Changeset 563, when xauth support is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a long XAUTHORITY environment variable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3229?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in op before Changeset 563, when xauth support is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a long XAUTHORITY environment variable.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3229?
- CVE-2008-3229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3229 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3229?
- CVE-2008-3229 primarily affects Swapoff Op. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3229?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-3229 published?
- CVE-2008-3229 was published on 2008-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31103
- http://swapoff.org/changeset/563
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/12/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30226
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43836
Affected products (15)
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.1.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:swapoff:op:1.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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