Stack-based buffer overflow in the searchwn function in Wordnet 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line option. NOTE: this issue probably does not cross privilege boundaries except in cases in which Wordnet is used as a back end.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1634-1 | New wordnet packages fix arbitrary code execution |
Debian DSA |
DSA-1634-2 | New wordnet packages fix regression |
EUVD |
EUVD-2008-2146 | Stack-based buffer overflow in the searchwn function in Wordnet 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line option. NOTE: this issue probably does not cross privilege boundaries except in cases in which Wordnet is used as a back end. |
Fixes
Solution
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Workaround
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References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T08:49:58.471Z
Reserved: 2008-05-12T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2008-2149
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2008-05-12T21:20:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Link: CVE-2008-2149
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DSA
EUVD