How severe is CVE-2008-1197?

CVE-2008-1197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1197?

CVE-2008-1197 primarily affects Marvell 88w8361w-bem1. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1197?

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

When was CVE-2008-1197 published?

CVE-2008-1197 was published on 2008-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1197

CVE-2008-1197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Marvell 88w8361w-bem1 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Marvell 88w8361w-bem1
Published: 2008-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Marvell driver for the Netgear WN802T Wi-Fi access point with firmware 1.3.16 on the Marvell 88W8361P-BEM1 chipset does not properly parse the SSID information element in an association request, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reboot or hang) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a "Null SSID."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1197?: The Marvell driver for the Netgear WN802T Wi-Fi access point with firmware 1.3.16 on the Marvell 88W8361P-BEM1 chipset does not properly parse the SSID information element in an association request, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reboot or hang) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a "Null SSID."
How severe is CVE-2008-1197?: CVE-2008-1197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1197?: CVE-2008-1197 primarily affects Marvell 88w8361w-bem1. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1197 published?: CVE-2008-1197 was published on 2008-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:marvell:88w8361w-bem1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netgear:wn802t:1.3.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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