How severe is CVE-2008-2503?

CVE-2008-2503 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2503 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2503?

CVE-2008-2503 primarily affects Sourceforge Emule X-ray. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2503?

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-2008-2503 published?

CVE-2008-2503 was published on 2008-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2503

CVE-2008-2503 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sourceforge Emule X-ray with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sourceforge Emule X-ray
Published: 2008-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Uploadlist in eMule X-Ray before 1.4 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2503?: Buffer overflow in Uploadlist in eMule X-Ray before 1.4 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2503?: CVE-2008-2503 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2503 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2503?: CVE-2008-2503 primarily affects Sourceforge Emule X-ray. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2503?: 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-2008-2503 published?: CVE-2008-2503 was published on 2008-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sourceforge:emule_x-ray:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sourceforge:emule_x-ray:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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