How severe is CVE-2008-2542?

CVE-2008-2542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2542?

CVE-2008-2542 affects Nasa Ames Research Center Bigview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2542?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-2542 published?

CVE-2008-2542 was published on 2008-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2542

CVE-2008-2542 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nasa Ames Research Center Bigview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Nasa Ames Research Center Bigview
Published: 2008-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the getline function in Ppm/ppm.C in NASA Ames Research Center BigView 1.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNM file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2542?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the getline function in Ppm/ppm.C in NASA Ames Research Center BigView 1.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNM file.
How severe is CVE-2008-2542?: CVE-2008-2542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2542?: CVE-2008-2542 affects Nasa Ames Research Center Bigview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2542 published?: CVE-2008-2542 was published on 2008-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nasa_ames_research_center:bigview:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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