How severe is CVE-2008-3871?

CVE-2008-3871 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3871 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3871?

CVE-2008-3871 affects Ezbsystems Ultraiso. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3871?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-3871 published?

CVE-2008-3871 was published on 2009-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3871

CVE-2008-3871 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ezbsystems Ultraiso with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Ezbsystems Ultraiso
Published: 2009-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in UltraISO 9.3.1.2633, and possibly other versions before 9.3.3.2685, allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the filename of a (1) DAA or (2) ISZ file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3871?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in UltraISO 9.3.1.2633, and possibly other versions before 9.3.3.2685, allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the filename of a (1) DAA or (2) ISZ file.
How severe is CVE-2008-3871?: CVE-2008-3871 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3871 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3871?: CVE-2008-3871 affects Ezbsystems Ultraiso. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3871?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-3871 published?: CVE-2008-3871 was published on 2009-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ezbsystems:ultraiso:9.3.1.2633:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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