CWE Code: 119
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 9.3
CWE Name:  Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Summary: 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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2008-09-11
Last Modified Date: 2017-08-08