CVE-2008-2234
CVE-2008-2234 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openwsman 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% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Openwsman
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Openwsman 1.2.0 and 2.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted "Authorization: Basic" HTTP header.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2234?
- Multiple buffer overflows in Openwsman 1.2.0 and 2.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted "Authorization: Basic" HTTP header.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2234?
- CVE-2008-2234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2234 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2234?
- CVE-2008-2234 primarily affects Openwsman. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2234?
- 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-2008-2234 published?
- CVE-2008-2234 was published on 2008-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00003.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000034.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31410
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31429
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31942
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496528/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30694
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0015.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2397
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2624
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44481
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44484
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:openwsman:openwsman:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openwsman:openwsman:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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