# CVE-2008-5078: Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize\_eps\_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde\_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-12-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) recognize_eps_file function (src/psgen.c) and (2) tilde_subst function (src/util.c) in GNU enscript 1.6.1, and possibly earlier, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an epsf escape sequence with a long filename.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47680
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-504.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33181
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00000.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1021.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11807
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021401
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=473958

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