CVE-2008-2469

CVE-2008-2469 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Libspf Libspf2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the SPF_dns_resolv_lookup function in Spf_dns_resolv.c in libspf2 before 1.2.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DNS TXT record with a modified length field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2469?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SPF_dns_resolv_lookup function in Spf_dns_resolv.c in libspf2 before 1.2.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DNS TXT record with a modified length field.
How severe is CVE-2008-2469?
CVE-2008-2469 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2469 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2469?
CVE-2008-2469 primarily affects Libspf Libspf2. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2469?
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-2008-2469 published?
CVE-2008-2469 was published on 2008-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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