VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2008-5076

CVSS score4.6 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.42%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-11-14
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Description

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."

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references