How severe is CVE-2008-2040?

CVE-2008-2040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2040?

CVE-2008-2040 affects Peercast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2040?

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-2008-2040 published?

CVE-2008-2040 was published on 2008-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2040

CVE-2008-2040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Peercast with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Peercast
Published: 2008-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP::getAuthUserPass function (core/common/http.cpp) in Peercast 0.1218 and gnome-peercast allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Basic Authentication string with a long (1) username or (2) password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2040?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP::getAuthUserPass function (core/common/http.cpp) in Peercast 0.1218 and gnome-peercast allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a Basic Authentication string with a long (1) username or (2) password.
How severe is CVE-2008-2040?: CVE-2008-2040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2040?: CVE-2008-2040 affects Peercast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2040?: 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-2008-2040 published?: CVE-2008-2040 was published on 2008-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:peercast:peercast:0.1218:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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