CVE-2008-2474
CVE-2008-2474 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Abb Pcu400 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: 8% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Abb Pcu400
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in x87 before 3.5.5 in ABB Process Communication Unit 400 (PCU400) 4.4 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet using the (1) IEC60870-5-101 or (2) IEC60870-5-104 communication protocol to the X87 web interface.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2474?
- Buffer overflow in x87 before 3.5.5 in ABB Process Communication Unit 400 (PCU400) 4.4 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet using the (1) IEC60870-5-101 or (2) IEC60870-5-104 communication protocol to the X87 web interface.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2474?
- CVE-2008-2474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2474 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2474?
- CVE-2008-2474 primarily affects Abb Pcu400. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2474?
- 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-2008-2474 published?
- CVE-2008-2474 was published on 2008-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32047
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4320
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/343971
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/CTAR-7JTNRX
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496739/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31391
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:h:abb:pcu400:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:abb:pcu400:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:abb:pcu400:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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