CVE-2008-1602
CVE-2008-1602 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Orbit Downloader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Orbit Downloader
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit downloader 2.6.3 and 2.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long download URL, which is not properly handled during Unicode conversion for a balloon notification after a download has failed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1602?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit downloader 2.6.3 and 2.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long download URL, which is not properly handled during Unicode conversion for a balloon notification after a download has failed.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1602?
- CVE-2008-1602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1602 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1602?
- CVE-2008-1602 primarily affects Orbit Downloader. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1602?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-1602 published?
- CVE-2008-1602 was published on 2008-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29669
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3798
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2211
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490458/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28541
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1101
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41649
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:orbit_downloader:orbit_downloader:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:orbit_downloader:orbit_downloader:2.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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