How severe is CVE-2008-1127?

CVE-2008-1127 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1127 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1127?

CVE-2008-1127 affects Crytek Crysis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1127?

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

When was CVE-2008-1127 published?

CVE-2008-1127 was published on 2008-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1127

CVE-2008-1127 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Crytek Crysis with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Crytek Crysis
Published: 2008-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the cryactio function in Crysis 1.1.1.5879 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the user name, which is triggered when the game character is killed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1127?: Format string vulnerability in the cryactio function in Crysis 1.1.1.5879 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the user name, which is triggered when the game character is killed.
How severe is CVE-2008-1127?: CVE-2008-1127 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1127 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1127?: CVE-2008-1127 affects Crytek Crysis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1127?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1127 published?: CVE-2008-1127 was published on 2008-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:crytek:crysis:1.1.1.5879:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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