CVE-2008-2149 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the searchwn function of Wordnet versions 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code through a crafted, long command-line option, though it primarily affects scenarios where Wordnet is used as a backend. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), it has a network-based attack vector with low complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wordnet:wordnet:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wordnet:wordnet:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wordnet:wordnet:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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CVE-2008-2149
Jun 11, 2024CVE-2008-2149
Dec 14, 2021Stack-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.
May 2, 2008