CVE-2008-2149

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Wordnet versions 2.0 through 3.0

Description A stack-based buffer overflow issue exists in the searchwn function, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line option. This issue is unlikely to cross privilege boundaries, except when Wordnet is used as a back end.

Recommendations For versions 2.0 through 3.0, consider restricting the use of the searchwn function until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using long command line options with the searchwn function to minimize the risk of exploitation.