CVE-2008-5282
CVE-2008-5282 is a critical-severity vulnerability in W3c Amaya Web Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: W3c Amaya Web Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in W3C Amaya Web Browser 10.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a link with a long HREF attribute, and (2) a DIV tag with a long id attribute.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5282?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in W3C Amaya Web Browser 10.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a link with a long HREF attribute, and (2) a DIV tag with a long id attribute.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5282?
- CVE-2008-5282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5282 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5282?
- CVE-2008-5282 affects W3c Amaya Web Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5282?
- 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-2008-5282 published?
- CVE-2008-5282 was published on 2008-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/50282
- http://osvdb.org/50283
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32848
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4657
- http://www.bmgsec.com.au/advisory/40/
- http://www.bmgsec.com.au/advisory/41/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498578/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498583/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32442
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3255
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:w3c:amaya_web_browser:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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