CVE-2008-2541

CVE-2008-2541 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ca Etrust Secure Content Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Ca Etrust Secure Content Manager
• Published: 2008-06-04
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the HTTP Gateway Service (icihttp.exe) in CA eTrust Secure Content Manager 8.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via long FTP responses, related to (1) the file month field in a LIST command; (2) the PASV command; and (3) directories, files, and links in a LIST command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2541?

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the HTTP Gateway Service (icihttp.exe) in CA eTrust Secure Content Manager 8.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via long FTP responses, related to (1) the file month field in a LIST command; (2) the PASV command; and (3) directories, files, and links in a LIST command.

How severe is CVE-2008-2541?

CVE-2008-2541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2541?

CVE-2008-2541 affects Ca Etrust Secure Content Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2541?

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-2008-2541 published?

CVE-2008-2541 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-08-05
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30518
• http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=36408
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493082/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493084/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493087/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493124/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29528
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020167
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1741/references
• http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-035/
• http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-036
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42821
• https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/SolutionResults?aparNo=QO99987&os=NT&actionID=3

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:ca:etrust_secure_content_manager:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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