How severe is CVE-2008-2928?

CVE-2008-2928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2928 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2928?

CVE-2008-2928 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2928?

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-2008-2928 published?

CVE-2008-2928 was published on 2008-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2928

CVE-2008-2928 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redhat Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Redhat Directory Server
Published: 2008-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the adminutil library in CGI applications in Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Accept-Language HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2928?: Multiple buffer overflows in the adminutil library in CGI applications in Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Accept-Language HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2008-2928?: CVE-2008-2928 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2928 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2928?: CVE-2008-2928 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2928?: 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-2008-2928 published?: CVE-2008-2928 was published on 2008-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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