How severe is CVE-2008-3116?

CVE-2008-3116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3116?

CVE-2008-3116 primarily affects Hanghai 5th Street. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3116?

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-2008-3116 published?

CVE-2008-3116 was published on 2008-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3116

CVE-2008-3116 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hanghai 5th Street 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Hanghai 5th Street
Published: 2008-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in dx8render.dll in Snail Game (aka Suzhou Snail Electronic Company) 5th street (aka Hot Step or High Street 5) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a chat message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3116?: Format string vulnerability in dx8render.dll in Snail Game (aka Suzhou Snail Electronic Company) 5th street (aka Hot Step or High Street 5) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a chat message.
How severe is CVE-2008-3116?: CVE-2008-3116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3116?: CVE-2008-3116 primarily affects Hanghai 5th Street. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3116?: 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-2008-3116 published?: CVE-2008-3116 was published on 2008-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hanghai:5th_street:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hanghai:high_street_5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hanghai:hot_step:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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