CVE-2008-5076

htop 0.7 writes process names to a terminal without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow local users to hide processes, modify arbitrary files, or have unspecified other impact via a process name with "crazy control strings."
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:htop:htop:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 00:53

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://bugs.debian.org/504144 - Exploit () http://bugs.debian.org/504144 - Exploit
References () http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html - () http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html -
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/02/1 - () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/02/1 -
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/14/3 - () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/14/3 -
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32081 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32081 -
References () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46321 - () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46321 -

Information

Published : 2008-11-14 18:09

Updated : 2025-04-09 00:30


NVD link : CVE-2008-5076

Mitre link : CVE-2008-5076

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-5076


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Products Affected

htop

  • htop
CWE
CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor