CVE-2008-4575

CVE-2008-4575 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sentex Jhead 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the DoCommand function in jhead before 2.84 might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) a long -cmd argument and (2) unspecified vectors related to "a bunch of potential string overflows."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4575?
Buffer overflow in the DoCommand function in jhead before 2.84 might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) a long -cmd argument and (2) unspecified vectors related to "a bunch of potential string overflows."
How severe is CVE-2008-4575?
CVE-2008-4575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4575 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4575?
CVE-2008-4575 primarily affects Sentex Jhead. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4575?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4575 published?
CVE-2008-4575 was published on 2008-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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