How severe is CVE-2008-3323?

CVE-2008-3323 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3323 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3323?

CVE-2008-3323 affects Redhat Cygwin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3323?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-3323 published?

CVE-2008-3323 was published on 2008-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3323

CVE-2008-3323 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Cygwin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Redhat Cygwin
Published: 2008-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

setup.exe before 2.573.2.3 in Cygwin does not properly verify the authenticity of packages, which allows remote Cygwin mirror servers or man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a package list containing the MD5 checksum of a Trojan horse package.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3323?: setup.exe before 2.573.2.3 in Cygwin does not properly verify the authenticity of packages, which allows remote Cygwin mirror servers or man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a package list containing the MD5 checksum of a Trojan horse package.
How severe is CVE-2008-3323?: CVE-2008-3323 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3323 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3323?: CVE-2008-3323 affects Redhat Cygwin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3323?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-3323 published?: CVE-2008-3323 was published on 2008-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cygwin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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