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CVE-2008-3971

HIGH · CVSS 9.3 EPSS 5.69%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-09-11 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2008-3971
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
9.3
EPSS
5.69%

Original NVD Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the open_man_file function in callbacks.c in gmanedit 0.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted man page, which is not properly handled during utf8 conversion. NOTE: another overflow was reported using a configuration file, but that vector does not have a scenario that crosses privilege boundaries.