How severe is CVE-2008-4641?

CVE-2008-4641 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4641 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4641?

CVE-2008-4641 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-2008-4641?

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-2008-4641 published?

CVE-2008-4641 was published on 2008-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4641

CVE-2008-4641 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sentex Jhead 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sentex Jhead
Published: 2008-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DoCommand function in jhead.c in Matthias Wandel jhead 2.84 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4641?: The DoCommand function in jhead.c in Matthias Wandel jhead 2.84 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified input.
How severe is CVE-2008-4641?: CVE-2008-4641 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4641 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4641?: CVE-2008-4641 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-2008-4641?: 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-2008-4641 published?: CVE-2008-4641 was published on 2008-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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