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.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.4
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade wordnet | Jul 30, 2024 | May 12, 2008 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade app-dicts/wordnet. | Oct 30, 2017 | May 12, 2008 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade wordnet | Nov 19, 2024 | May 12, 2008 |
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