How severe is CVE-2008-1280?

CVE-2008-1280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1280?

CVE-2008-1280 primarily affects Acronis True Image. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1280?

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

When was CVE-2008-1280 published?

CVE-2008-1280 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1280

CVE-2008-1280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acronis True Image 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% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Acronis True Image
Published: 2008-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Acronis True Image Windows Agent 1.0.0.54 and earlier, included in Acronis True Image Enterprise Server 9.5.0.8072 and the other True Image packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed packet to port 9876, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1280?: Acronis True Image Windows Agent 1.0.0.54 and earlier, included in Acronis True Image Enterprise Server 9.5.0.8072 and the other True Image packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed packet to port 9876, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2008-1280?: CVE-2008-1280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1280?: CVE-2008-1280 primarily affects Acronis True Image. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1280 published?: CVE-2008-1280 was published on 2008-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acronis:true_image_windows_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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