Buffer Overflow in Enscript Affects Multiple Linux Distributions
CVE-2008-4306

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Ubuntu

Status
Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 November 2008

What is CVE-2008-4306?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Enscript prior to version 1.6.4. This flaw may lead to unknown impacts, possibly due to the mishandling of font escape sequences. The vulnerability exposes the affected system to potential exploitation, which could compromise system integrity or lead to unintended behaviors. Various Linux distributions, including Fedora, Ubuntu, and Red Hat, have issued advisories in response to this security issue.

References

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
vdb-entrysignaturex_refsource_OVAL
http://secunia.com/advisories/32521
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://osvdb.org/49569
vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB

EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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