CVE-2008-1488
CVE-2008-1488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pecl-php Alternative Php Cache with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Pecl-php Alternative Php Cache
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in apc.c in Alternative PHP Cache (APC) 3.0.11 through 3.0.16 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1488?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in apc.c in Alternative PHP Cache (APC) 3.0.11 through 3.0.16 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1488?
- CVE-2008-1488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1488 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1488?
- CVE-2008-1488 primarily affects Pecl-php Alternative Php Cache. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1488?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-1488 published?
- CVE-2008-1488 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://papasian.org/~dannyp/apcsmash.php.txt
- http://pecl.php.net/bugs/bug.php?id=13415
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29509
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29745
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31082
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-07.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:082
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28457
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41420
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00548.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00582.html
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.12p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.12p2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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