CVE-2008-3863 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in GNU Enscript versions 1.6.1 and 1.6.4 beta, specifically within the read_special_escape function when the -e option is enabled. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted ASCII file utilizing the setfilename command. With a CVSS score of 7.6, the vulnerability is highly severe, requiring user interaction but offering complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high risk, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:enscript:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:enscript:1.6.4:beta:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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