CVE-2008-3439

CVE-2008-3439 is a high-severity vulnerability in Speedbit Speedbit Video Accelerator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-94.

Key facts

Description

SpeedBit Video Acceleration before 2.2.1.8 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3439?
SpeedBit Video Acceleration before 2.2.1.8 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
How severe is CVE-2008-3439?
CVE-2008-3439 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3439 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3439?
CVE-2008-3439 affects Speedbit Speedbit Video Accelerator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3439?
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-2008-3439 published?
CVE-2008-3439 was published on 2008-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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