How severe is CVE-2008-5257?

CVE-2008-5257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5257?

CVE-2008-5257 affects Ibm Tivoli Access Manager For E-business. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5257?

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

When was CVE-2008-5257 published?

CVE-2008-5257 was published on 2008-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5257

CVE-2008-5257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Access Manager For E-business with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Access Manager For E-business
Published: 2008-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

webseald in WebSEAL 6.0.0.17 in IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via HTTP requests, as demonstrated by a McAfee vulnerability scan.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5257?: webseald in WebSEAL 6.0.0.17 in IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via HTTP requests, as demonstrated by a McAfee vulnerability scan.
How severe is CVE-2008-5257?: CVE-2008-5257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5257?: CVE-2008-5257 affects Ibm Tivoli Access Manager For E-business. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5257?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5257 published?: CVE-2008-5257 was published on 2008-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_access_manager_for_e-business:6.0.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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