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CVE-2008-5078

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2)...

6.8 MediumFix available

CVE-2008-5078 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.8) in Gnu Escript, published November 24, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.09%, the 87th percentile. Fixed in enscript 1.6.4-13.

What does this mean?
Severity
6.8 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
Exploit chance
3.09%EPSS, 87th percentile
Exploitation
None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
Fixed in
1.6.4-13enscript +23 more

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.

Exploit likelihood

3.09%Down 4.9 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
enscript
Debian:12
before 1.6.4-13
1.6.4-13
enscript
Debian:13
before 1.6.4-13
1.6.4-13
enscript
Debian:14
before 1.6.4-13
1.6.4-13
enscript
Debian:4.0
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 1.6.4-11.1, plus listed versions
1.6.4-11
1.6.4-11.1
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::as
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-16.7
0:1.6.1-16.7
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::aw
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-16.7
0:1.6.1-16.7
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::es
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-16.7
0:1.6.1-16.7
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::ws
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-16.7
0:1.6.1-16.7
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-24.7
0:1.6.1-24.7
enscript-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-24.7
0:1.6.1-24.7
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Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-24.7
0:1.6.1-24.7
enscript-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-24.7
0:1.6.1-24.7
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-24.7
0:1.6.1-24.7
enscript-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-24.7
0:1.6.1-24.7
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-24.7
0:1.6.1-24.7
enscript-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-24.7
0:1.6.1-24.7
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
enscript-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
enscript-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
enscript-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
enscript
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
enscript-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1
0:1.6.1-33.el4_7.1

What each source reports

NVD Score used6.8

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.

Record
CVE-2008-5078
CVSS 2.0
6.8 MediumAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weakness
CWE-119
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.

Record
CVE-2008-5078
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-5057No score

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.

Record
EUVD-2008-5057
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-x6rc-qrph-cq5hNo score

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2)...

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.

Record
GHSA-x6rc-qrph-cq5h
Weakness
CWE-119
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVNo score

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.

Record
CVE-2008-5078
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2008-5078No score

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5078
Updated
2026-11-02

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
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