CVE-2008-1688
First published: Wed Apr 09 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in GNU m4 before 1.4.11 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to improper handling of filenames specified with the -F option. NOTE: it is not clear when this issue crosses privilege boundaries.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU m4 | =1.4.8 | |
| GNU m4 | =1.4.10 | |
| GNU m4 | =1.4.3 | |
| GNU m4 | =1.4.6 | |
| GNU m4 | =1.4.9 | |
| GNU m4 | =1.4.7 | |
| GNU m4 | =1.4.1 | |
| GNU m4 | =1.4.4 | |
| GNU m4 | =1.4.2 | |
| GNU m4 | =1.4.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/04/07/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/04/07/1
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware-security.510612
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29671
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29729
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28688
- http://osvdb.org/44272
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1151/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41704
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1688?
CVE-2008-1688 is considered to have an unspecified severity level, as it allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1688?
To fix CVE-2008-1688, update GNU m4 to version 1.4.11 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.
What versions of GNU m4 are affected by CVE-2008-1688?
CVE-2008-1688 affects GNU m4 versions 1.4.1 through 1.4.10 and earlier releases.
Who is affected by the CVE-2008-1688 vulnerability?
Users running vulnerable versions of GNU m4 may be affected by CVE-2008-1688, especially those utilizing the -F option.
Is CVE-2008-1688 a remote code execution vulnerability?
CVE-2008-1688 may lead to arbitrary code execution depending on how the filenames are handled, but it is not clearly defined as remote code execution.
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