CVE-2008-2097

CVE-2008-2097 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Esx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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

Description

Buffer overflow in the openwsman management service in VMware ESXi 3.5 and ESX 3.5 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via an "invalid Content-Length."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2097?
Buffer overflow in the openwsman management service in VMware ESXi 3.5 and ESX 3.5 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via an "invalid Content-Length."
How severe is CVE-2008-2097?
CVE-2008-2097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2097 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-2008-2097?
CVE-2008-2097 primarily affects Vmware Esx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2097?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2097 published?
CVE-2008-2097 was published on 2008-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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