How severe is CVE-2008-1372?

CVE-2008-1372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1372?

CVE-2008-1372 primarily affects Bzip Bzip2. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1372?

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

When was CVE-2008-1372 published?

CVE-2008-1372 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1372

CVE-2008-1372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bzip Bzip2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Bzip Bzip2
Published: 2008-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

bzlib.c in bzip2 before 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file that triggers a buffer over-read, as demonstrated by the PROTOS GENOME test suite for Archive Formats.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1372?: bzlib.c in bzip2 before 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file that triggers a buffer over-read, as demonstrated by the PROTOS GENOME test suite for Archive Formats.
How severe is CVE-2008-1372?: CVE-2008-1372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1372?: CVE-2008-1372 primarily affects Bzip Bzip2. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1372?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1372 published?: CVE-2008-1372 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.5b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.5c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.5d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9_a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9_b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9_c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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