CVE-2008-0621
CVE-2008-0621 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Sapgui with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 73% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Sap Sapgui
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in SAPLPD 6.28 and earlier included in SAP GUI 7.10 and SAPSprint before 1018 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the (1) 0x01, (2) 0x02, (3) 0x03, (4) 0x04, and (5) 0x05 LPD commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0621?
- Buffer overflow in SAPLPD 6.28 and earlier included in SAP GUI 7.10 and SAPSprint before 1018 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the (1) 0x01, (2) 0x02, (3) 0x03, (4) 0x04, and (5) 0x05 LPD commands.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0621?
- CVE-2008-0621 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0621 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0621?
- CVE-2008-0621 primarily affects Sap Sapgui. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0621?
- 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-2008-0621 published?
- CVE-2008-0621 was published on 2008-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28786
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28811
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3619
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487508/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487575/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27613
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019300
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0409
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0438
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5079
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:sapgui:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:saplpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:sapsprint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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