CVE-2008-3229 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in op before Changeset 563, when xauth support is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a long XAU…
published 2008-07-18 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3217
- cvss
- 6.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 37%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in op before Changeset 563, when xauth support is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a long XAUTHORITY environment variable.
Exploit prediction
0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- swapoff.org http://swapoff.org/changeset/563 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
swapoff.org
/changeset/563
exploit
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/43836
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30226
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/31103
third-party-advisory
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2008/07/12/4
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3229
- NVD CVE-2008-3229
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