CVE-2008-1994 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Acon versions 1.0.5-5 through 1.0.5-7, specifically within acon.c, menu.c, and child.c. This vulnerability allows local users to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the HOME environment variable or providing a large number of terminal columns. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this vulnerability is considered high severity, requiring local access but with low attack complexity, potentially leading to complete 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 CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.5-5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ahmed_abdel-hamid_mohamed:acon:1.0.5-5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.5-6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ahmed_abdel-hamid_mohamed:acon:1.0.5-6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.5-7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ahmed_abdel-hamid_mohamed:acon:1.0.5-7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.