How severe is CVE-2008-2080?

CVE-2008-2080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2080?

CVE-2008-2080 primarily affects Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2080?

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-2008-2080 published?

CVE-2008-2080 was published on 2008-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2080

CVE-2008-2080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format
Published: 2008-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Read32s_64 function in src/lib/cdfread64.c in the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format (CDF) library before 3.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .cdf file with crafted length tags.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2080?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Read32s_64 function in src/lib/cdfread64.c in the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format (CDF) library before 3.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .cdf file with crafted length tags.
How severe is CVE-2008-2080?: CVE-2008-2080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2080?: CVE-2008-2080 primarily affects Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2080?: 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-2008-2080 published?: CVE-2008-2080 was published on 2008-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nasa_goddard_space_flight_center:common_data_format:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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