How severe is CVE-2008-2060?

CVE-2008-2060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2060?

CVE-2008-2060 primarily affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2060?

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-2008-2060 published?

CVE-2008-2060 was published on 2008-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2060

CVE-2008-2060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Cisco Intrusion Prevention System
Published: 2008-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 5.x before 5.1(8)E2 and 6.x before 6.0(5)E2, when inline mode and jumbo Ethernet support are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic), and possibly bypass intended restrictions on network traffic, via a "specific series of jumbo Ethernet frames."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2060?: Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 5.x before 5.1(8)E2 and 6.x before 6.0(5)E2, when inline mode and jumbo Ethernet support are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic), and possibly bypass intended restrictions on network traffic, via a "specific series of jumbo Ethernet frames."
How severe is CVE-2008-2060?: CVE-2008-2060 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2060?: CVE-2008-2060 primarily affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2060?: 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-2008-2060 published?: CVE-2008-2060 was published on 2008-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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