CVE-2008-2021
CVE-2008-2021 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lhaplus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Lhaplus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Lhaplus before 1.57 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long comment field in a ZOO archive.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2021?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in Lhaplus before 1.57 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long comment field in a ZOO archive.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2021?
- CVE-2008-2021 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2021 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2021?
- CVE-2008-2021 affects Lhaplus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2021?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-2021 published?
- CVE-2008-2021 was published on 2008-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://jvn.jp/jp/JVN%2374468481/index.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29972
- http://www.fourteenforty.jp/research/advisory.cgi?FFRRA-20080428
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28953
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1369/references
- http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~schezo/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42032
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lhaplus:lhaplus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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