CVE-2008-5076

Summary

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."

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• n/a

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/14/3
• http://bugs.debian.org/504144
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46321
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/02/1
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32081

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/14/3
• http://bugs.debian.org/504144
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46321
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/02/1
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32081

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