How severe is CVE-2008-0673?

CVE-2008-0673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0673?

CVE-2008-0673 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-2008-0673?

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-2008-0673 published?

CVE-2008-0673 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0673

CVE-2008-0673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tintin Tintin++ with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tintin Tintin++
Published: 2008-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 open files on the basis of an inbound file-transfer request, before the user has an opportunity to decline the request, which allows remote attackers to truncate arbitrary files in the top level of a home directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0673?: TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 open files on the basis of an inbound file-transfer request, before the user has an opportunity to decline the request, which allows remote attackers to truncate arbitrary files in the top level of a home directory.
How severe is CVE-2008-0673?: CVE-2008-0673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0673?: CVE-2008-0673 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-2008-0673?: 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-2008-0673 published?: CVE-2008-0673 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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