CVE-2008-2437
CVE-2008-2437 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Client-server-messaging Security 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: Trend Micro Client-server-messaging Security
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- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in cgiRecvFile.exe in Trend Micro OfficeScan 7.3 patch 4 build 1362 and other builds, OfficeScan 8.0 and 8.0 SP1, and Client Server Messaging Security 3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request containing a long ComputerName parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2437?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in cgiRecvFile.exe in Trend Micro OfficeScan 7.3 patch 4 build 1362 and other builds, OfficeScan 8.0 and 8.0 SP1, and Client Server Messaging Security 3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request containing a long ComputerName parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2437?
- CVE-2008-2437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2437 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-2008-2437?
- CVE-2008-2437 primarily affects Trend Micro Client-server-messaging Security. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2437?
- 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-2008-2437 published?
- CVE-2008-2437 was published on 2008-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31342
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-35/
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4263
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496281/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31139
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020860
- http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/documentation/readme/CSM_3.6_OSCE_7.6_Win_EN_CriticalPatch_B1195_readme.txt
- http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/documentation/readme/OSCE_7.3_Win_EN_CriticalPatch_B1367_readme.txt
- http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/documentation/readme/OSCE_8.0_SP1_Patch1_Win_EN_CriticalPatch_B3060_readme.txt
- http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/documentation/readme/OSCE_8.0_SP1_Win_EN_CriticalPatch_B2424_readme.txt
- http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/documentation/readme/OSCE_8.0_Win_EN_CriticalPatch_B1361_readme.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2555
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45072
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:client-server-messaging_security:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:client-server-messaging_security:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:client-server-messaging_security:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:client-server-messaging_security:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:7.3:patch_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:8.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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