How severe is CVE-2008-1777?

CVE-2008-1777 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1777 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1777?

CVE-2008-1777 affects Novell Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1777?

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

When was CVE-2008-1777 published?

CVE-2008-1777 was published on 2008-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1777

CVE-2008-1777 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Novell Edirectory
Published: 2008-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The eDirectory Host Environment service (dhost.exe) in Novell eDirectory 8.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long HTTP HEAD request to TCP port 8028.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1777?: The eDirectory Host Environment service (dhost.exe) in Novell eDirectory 8.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long HTTP HEAD request to TCP port 8028.
How severe is CVE-2008-1777?: CVE-2008-1777 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1777 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1777?: CVE-2008-1777 affects Novell Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1777?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1777 published?: CVE-2008-1777 was published on 2008-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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