How severe is CVE-2008-2058?

CVE-2008-2058 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2058 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2058?

CVE-2008-2058 primarily affects Cisco Pix Security Appliance. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2058?

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-2008-2058 published?

CVE-2008-2058 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2058

CVE-2008-2058 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Pix Security Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Cisco Pix Security Appliance
Published: 2008-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 7.2.x before 7.2(3)2 and 8.0.x before 8.0(2)17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a port scan against TCP port 443 on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2058?: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 7.2.x before 7.2(3)2 and 8.0.x before 8.0(2)17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a port scan against TCP port 443 on the device.
How severe is CVE-2008-2058?: CVE-2008-2058 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2058 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2058?: CVE-2008-2058 primarily affects Cisco Pix Security Appliance. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2058?: 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-2008-2058 published?: CVE-2008-2058 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix_security_appliance:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:pix_security_appliance:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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