How severe is CVE-2008-3819?

CVE-2008-3819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3819?

CVE-2008-3819 primarily affects Cisco Gss 4480 Global Site Selector. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3819?

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

When was CVE-2008-3819 published?

CVE-2008-3819 was published on 2009-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3819

CVE-2008-3819 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Gss 4480 Global Site Selector 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Gss 4480 Global Site Selector
Published: 2009-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dnsserver in Cisco Application Control Engine Global Site Selector (GSS) before 3.0(1) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a series of crafted DNS requests, aka Bug ID CSCsj70093.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3819?: dnsserver in Cisco Application Control Engine Global Site Selector (GSS) before 3.0(1) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a series of crafted DNS requests, aka Bug ID CSCsj70093.
How severe is CVE-2008-3819?: CVE-2008-3819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3819?: CVE-2008-3819 primarily affects Cisco Gss 4480 Global Site Selector. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3819?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3819 published?: CVE-2008-3819 was published on 2009-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:gss_4480_global_site_selector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:gss_4490_global_site_selector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:gss_4491_global_site_selector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:gss_4492r_global_site_selector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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