How severe is CVE-2008-3571?

CVE-2008-3571 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3571 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3571?

CVE-2008-3571 affects Xerox Phaser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3571?

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-2008-3571 published?

CVE-2008-3571 was published on 2008-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3571

CVE-2008-3571 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xerox Phaser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Xerox Phaser
Published: 2008-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Xerox Phaser 8400 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via an empty UDP packet to port 1900.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3571?: The Xerox Phaser 8400 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via an empty UDP packet to port 1900.
How severe is CVE-2008-3571?: CVE-2008-3571 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3571 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3571?: CVE-2008-3571 affects Xerox Phaser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3571?: 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-2008-3571 published?: CVE-2008-3571 was published on 2008-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:xerox:phaser:8400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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