How severe is CVE-2008-2092?

CVE-2008-2092 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2092 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-2008-2092?

CVE-2008-2092 affects Linksys Spa-2102 Phone Adapter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2092?

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-2008-2092 published?

CVE-2008-2092 was published on 2008-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2092

CVE-2008-2092 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linksys Spa-2102 Phone Adapter 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Linksys Spa-2102 Phone Adapter
Published: 2008-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Linksys SPA-2102 Phone Adapter 3.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long ping packet ("ping of death"). NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed since there are limited attack scenarios.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2092?: Linksys SPA-2102 Phone Adapter 3.3.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long ping packet ("ping of death"). NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed since there are limited attack scenarios.
How severe is CVE-2008-2092?: CVE-2008-2092 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2092 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-2008-2092?: CVE-2008-2092 affects Linksys Spa-2102 Phone Adapter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2092?: 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-2008-2092 published?: CVE-2008-2092 was published on 2008-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:linksys:spa-2102_phone_adapter:3.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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