How severe is CVE-2008-1925?

CVE-2008-1925 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1925 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-2008-1925?

CVE-2008-1925 affects Inspircd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1925?

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

When was CVE-2008-1925 published?

CVE-2008-1925 was published on 2008-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1925

CVE-2008-1925 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inspircd 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-119.

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-119
Affected product: Inspircd
Published: 2008-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in InspIRCd before 1.1.18, when using the namesx and uhnames modules, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a large number of channel users with crafted nicknames, idents, and long hostnames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1925?: Buffer overflow in InspIRCd before 1.1.18, when using the namesx and uhnames modules, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a large number of channel users with crafted nicknames, idents, and long hostnames.
How severe is CVE-2008-1925?: CVE-2008-1925 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1925 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-2008-1925?: CVE-2008-1925 affects Inspircd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1925?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1925 published?: CVE-2008-1925 was published on 2008-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:inspircd:inspircd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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