CVE-2008-4631

CVE-2008-4631 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Myer Sound Laboratories Muscle with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Message::AddToString function in message/Message.cpp in MUSCLE before 4.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted message. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4631?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Message::AddToString function in message/Message.cpp in MUSCLE before 4.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted message. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-4631?
CVE-2008-4631 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4631 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4631?
CVE-2008-4631 primarily affects Myer Sound Laboratories Muscle. In total, 98 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4631?
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-2008-4631 published?
CVE-2008-4631 was published on 2008-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (98)

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