CVE-2008-0434
CVE-2008-0434 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gecad Technologies Axigen Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Gecad Technologies Axigen Mail Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in the AXIMilter module in AXIGEN Mail Server 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the CNHO command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0434?
- Format string vulnerability in the AXIMilter module in AXIGEN Mail Server 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the CNHO command.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0434?
- CVE-2008-0434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0434 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0434?
- CVE-2008-0434 affects Gecad Technologies Axigen Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0434?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0434 published?
- CVE-2008-0434 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059788.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28562
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3570
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486722/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27363
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0237
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39803
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4947
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gecad_technologies:axigen_mail_server:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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