CVE-2008-5987 describes an untrusted search path vulnerability in Eye of GNOME (eog) versions including 2.22.3, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code. This high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.9) has a local attack vector with medium complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting it is not currently a high-profile threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.22.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:eog:2.22.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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