CVE-2008-3252

CVE-2008-3252 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fedora Newsx 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

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_article function in getarticle.c in newsx 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a news article containing a large number of lines starting with a period.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3252?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_article function in getarticle.c in newsx 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a news article containing a large number of lines starting with a period.
How severe is CVE-2008-3252?
CVE-2008-3252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3252 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-2008-3252?
CVE-2008-3252 primarily affects Fedora Newsx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3252?
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-2008-3252 published?
CVE-2008-3252 was published on 2008-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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