CVE-2008-3863: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 13 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_special_escape function in src/psgen.c in GNU Enscript 1.6.1 and 1.6.4 beta, when the -e (aka special escapes processing) option is enabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASCII file, related to the setfilename command.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Enscript | =1.6.1 | |
| GNU Enscript | =1.6.4-beta | |
| redhat/enscript | <0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1 | 0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1 |
| redhat/enscript | <0:1.6.4-4.1.1.el5_2 | 0:1.6.4-4.1.1.el5_2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32137
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-41/
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-660-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32530
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00000.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-02.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33109
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:243
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1016.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32970
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4488
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-504.htm
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00014.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32521
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00040.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2891
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32854
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1670
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2887
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32753
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0321
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1021.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46026
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9939
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498385/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497647/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/497647/100/0/threaded
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/46026
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=322029&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=322029&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=469311#c4
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1016.html
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F8/FEDORA-2008-9351
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F9/FEDORA-2008-9372
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=466771
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-3863 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3863
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008:1021
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008:1016
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2008-3863.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3863?
CVE-2008-3863 is a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3863?
To fix CVE-2008-3863, upgrade to the patched versions of GNU Enscript: 1.6.1-33.el4_7.1 or 1.6.4-4.1.1.el5_2.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-3863?
CVE-2008-3863 affects users running GNU Enscript versions 1.6.1 and 1.6.4 beta with special escape processing enabled.
What causes the CVE-2008-3863 vulnerability?
The CVE-2008-3863 vulnerability is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the read_special_escape function.
Can CVE-2008-3863 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3863 can be exploited remotely if a user processes a crafted ASCII file while using the vulnerable versions of Enscript.
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