CVE-2008-2404
CVE-2008-2404 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Asp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Sun Java Asp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the request handling implementation in Sun Java Active Server Pages (ASP) Server before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an unspecified string field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2404?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the request handling implementation in Sun Java Active Server Pages (ASP) Server before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an unspecified string field.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2404?
- CVE-2008-2404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2404 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2404?
- CVE-2008-2404 primarily affects Sun Java Asp Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2404?
- 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-2008-2404 published?
- CVE-2008-2404 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=708
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30523
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-238184-1
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020189
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1742/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42830
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_asp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_asp_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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