CVE-2008-1628

4.1 MEDIUM 1% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Stack-based buffer overflow in the audit_log_user_command function in lib/audit_logging.c in Linux Audit before 1.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command argument. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a login. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 1.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2008-04-02 17:44 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:52 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.1 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2008-04-02 17:44 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:52 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-119 · Buffer errors
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Audit ≤ 1.6.9

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.1

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: Single
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record