CVE-2008-5078
CVE-2008-5078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Escript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gnu Escript
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5078?
- Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5078?
- CVE-2008-5078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5078 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5078?
- CVE-2008-5078 affects Gnu Escript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5078?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-5078 published?
- CVE-2008-5078 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33181
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-504.htm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1021.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021401
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=473958
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47680
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11807
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:escript:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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