Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in Epiphany by GNOME
CVE-2008-5985

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Gnome
Status: Epiphany
Vendor: CVE Published:; 28 January 2009

What is CVE-2008-5985?

The untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python interface of Epiphany allows local users to execute arbitrary code. By leveraging a Trojan horse Python file located in the current working directory, an attacker can potentially manipulate the application's behavior due to the flaws associated with the PySys_SetArgv function. This security issue emphasizes the importance of proper path handling to prevent unauthorized code execution.

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