CVE-2008-1628 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the audit_log_user_command function within the Linux Audit framework, specifically affecting versions before 1.7. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code by providing an excessively long command argument. With a CVSS score of 4.1, it is considered of medium severity, requiring local access and user authentication for exploitation, and potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.6.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux:audit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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