How severe is CVE-2008-3578?

CVE-2008-3578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3578?

CVE-2008-3578 primarily affects Hydrairc. In total, 167 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3578?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-3578 published?

CVE-2008-3578 was published on 2008-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3578

CVE-2008-3578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hydrairc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hydrairc
Published: 2008-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HydraIRC 0.3.164 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a long irc:// URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3578?: HydraIRC 0.3.164 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a long irc:// URI.
How severe is CVE-2008-3578?: CVE-2008-3578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3578?: CVE-2008-3578 primarily affects Hydrairc. In total, 167 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3578 published?: CVE-2008-3578 was published on 2008-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (167)

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