How severe is CVE-2008-0672?

CVE-2008-0672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0672 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0672?

CVE-2008-0672 primarily affects Tintin Tintin++. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0672?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0672 published?

CVE-2008-0672 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0672

CVE-2008-0672 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tintin Tintin++ with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Tintin Tintin++
Published: 2008-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The process_chat_input function in TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a YES message without a newline character, which triggers a NULL dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0672?: The process_chat_input function in TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a YES message without a newline character, which triggers a NULL dereference.
How severe is CVE-2008-0672?: CVE-2008-0672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0672 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0672?: CVE-2008-0672 primarily affects Tintin Tintin++. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0672?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0672 published?: CVE-2008-0672 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:tintin:tintin\+\+:1.97.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tintin:wintin\+\+:1.97.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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