CVE-2008-2149
wordnet - arbitrary code execution
EPSS 1.5%
Description
Stack-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.
How to fix CVE-2008-2149
To remediate CVE-2008-2149, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/wordnet—upgrade to 1:3.0-10 or later
- Debian/wordnet—upgrade to 1:2.1-4+etch1 or later
Is CVE-2008-2149 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 1.5%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 1:3.0-10
- from 0, < 1:2.1-4+etch1