How severe is CVE-2008-2739?

CVE-2008-2739 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2739 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2739?

CVE-2008-2739 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2739?

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-2008-2739 published?

CVE-2008-2739 was published on 2008-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2739

CVE-2008-2739 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Ios
Published: 2008-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The SERVICE.DNS signature engine in the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) in Cisco IOS 12.3 and 12.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash or hang) via network traffic that triggers unspecified IPS signatures, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2739?: The SERVICE.DNS signature engine in the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) in Cisco IOS 12.3 and 12.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash or hang) via network traffic that triggers unspecified IPS signatures, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447.
How severe is CVE-2008-2739?: CVE-2008-2739 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2739 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2739?: CVE-2008-2739 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2739?: 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-2008-2739 published?: CVE-2008-2739 was published on 2008-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3t:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3ya:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3ys:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3za:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xj:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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