What is the severity of CVE-2008-1568?

CVE-2008-1568 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its ability to execute arbitrary commands.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1568?

To fix CVE-2008-1568, update to a newer version of Comix that includes proper sanitization of filenames with shell metacharacters.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-1568?

CVE-2008-1568 specifically affects Comix version 3.6.4.

What impact does CVE-2008-1568 have on my system?

CVE-2008-1568 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to system compromise.

Is CVE-2008-1568 exploitative in nature?

Yes, CVE-2008-1568 is exploitative as it enables malicious users to run arbitrary commands on the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-1568

high

7.5

CWE

31/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1568: Input Validation

First published: Mon Mar 31 2008(Updated: )

comix 3.6.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a filename containing shell metacharacters that are not properly sanitized when executing the rar, unrar, or jpegtran programs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Comix Comix	=3.6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1568?
CVE-2008-1568 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its ability to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1568?
To fix CVE-2008-1568, update to a newer version of Comix that includes proper sanitization of filenames with shell metacharacters.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-1568?
CVE-2008-1568 specifically affects Comix version 3.6.4.
What impact does CVE-2008-1568 have on my system?
CVE-2008-1568 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to system compromise.
Is CVE-2008-1568 exploitative in nature?
Yes, CVE-2008-1568 is exploitative as it enables malicious users to run arbitrary commands on the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1568?
CVE-2008-1568 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its ability to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1568?
To fix CVE-2008-1568, update to a newer version of Comix that includes proper sanitization of filenames with shell metacharacters.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-1568?
CVE-2008-1568 specifically affects Comix version 3.6.4.
What impact does CVE-2008-1568 have on my system?
CVE-2008-1568 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to system compromise.
Is CVE-2008-1568 exploitative in nature?
Yes, CVE-2008-1568 is exploitative as it enables malicious users to run arbitrary commands on the affected system.