CVE-2008-3533
Critical
Description
Format string vulnerability in the window_error function in yelp-window.c in yelp in Gnome after 2.19.90 and before 2.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid URI on the command line, as demonstrated by use of yelp within (1) man or (2) ghelp URI handlers in Firefox, Evolution, and unspecified other programs.
SeverityCritical
CVSS10.0
Exploit probability—
ProductGnome Yelp
PublishedAug 18, 2008
First seenAug 18, 2008
How to fix
Update
- gnome yelp2.24 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnome yelp | v < 2.24 | 2.24 |
| gnome gnome | 2.20, 2.22 | — |
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