CVE-2008-3667
CVE-2008-3667 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Maxthon Maxthon Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Maxthon Maxthon Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Maxthon Browser 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Content-type HTTP header.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3667?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Maxthon Browser 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Content-type HTTP header.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3667?
- CVE-2008-3667 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3667 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-2008-3667?
- CVE-2008-3667 primarily affects Maxthon Maxthon Browser. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3667?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-3667 published?
- CVE-2008-3667 was published on 2008-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/30617-poc.pl
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30617
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44381
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:maxthon:maxthon_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:maxthon:maxthon_browser:1.1.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:maxthon:maxthon_browser:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:maxthon:maxthon_browser:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:maxthon:maxthon_browser:1.6.3.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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