How severe is CVE-2008-3159?

CVE-2008-3159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3159?

CVE-2008-3159 primarily affects Novell Edirectory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3159?

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-2008-3159 published?

CVE-2008-3159 was published on 2008-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3159

CVE-2008-3159 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Novell Edirectory
Published: 2008-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in ds.dlm, as used by dhost.exe, in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.10 before 8.7.3 SP10b and 8.8 before 8.8.2 ftf2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, related to "flawed arithmetic."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3159?: Integer overflow in ds.dlm, as used by dhost.exe, in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.10 before 8.7.3 SP10b and 8.8 before 8.8.2 ftf2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, related to "flawed arithmetic."
How severe is CVE-2008-3159?: CVE-2008-3159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3159?: CVE-2008-3159 primarily affects Novell Edirectory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3159?: 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-2008-3159 published?: CVE-2008-3159 was published on 2008-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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