CVE-2008-2639
CVE-2008-2639 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citect Citectfacilities with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Citect Citectfacilities
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ODBC server service in Citect CitectSCADA 6 and 7, and CitectFacilities 7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second application packet in a TCP session on port 20222.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2639?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the ODBC server service in Citect CitectSCADA 6 and 7, and CitectFacilities 7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second application packet in a TCP session on port 20222.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2639?
- CVE-2008-2639 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2639 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2639?
- CVE-2008-2639 primarily affects Citect Citectfacilities. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2639?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-2639 published?
- CVE-2008-2639 was published on 2008-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=4556
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30638
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3944
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020241
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2186
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/476345
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/CTAR-7ENQNH
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493272/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29634
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1834/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42992
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6387
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:citect:citectfacilities:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citect:citectscada:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:citect:citectscada:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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