How severe is CVE-2008-3169?

CVE-2008-3169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3169?

CVE-2008-3169 primarily affects Empire Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3169?

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-2008-3169 published?

CVE-2008-3169 was published on 2008-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3169

CVE-2008-3169 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Empire 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Empire Server
Published: 2008-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Empire Server before 4.3.15 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to a "coordinate normalization bug." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3169?: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Empire Server before 4.3.15 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to a "coordinate normalization bug." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-3169?: CVE-2008-3169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3169?: CVE-2008-3169 primarily affects Empire Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3169?: 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-2008-3169 published?: CVE-2008-3169 was published on 2008-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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