CVE-2008-0127
CVE-2008-0127 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee E-business Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Mcafee E-business Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The administration interface in McAfee E-Business Server 8.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long initial authentication packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0127?
- The administration interface in McAfee E-Business Server 8.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long initial authentication packet.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0127?
- CVE-2008-0127 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0127 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0127?
- CVE-2008-0127 affects Mcafee E-business Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0127?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0127 published?
- CVE-2008-0127 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28408
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3530
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019170
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485992/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486035/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27197
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0087
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39561
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39563
- https://knowledge.mcafee.com/SupportSite/dynamickc.do?externalId=614472&sliceId=SAL_Public&command=show&forward=nonthreadedKC&kcId=614472
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4878
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:e-business_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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