CVE-2008-5297

CVE-2008-5297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vitalwerks No-ip Duc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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

Description

Buffer overflow in No-IP DUC 2.1.7 and earlier allows remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted response to a DNS update request, related to a missing length check in the GetNextLine function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5297?
Buffer overflow in No-IP DUC 2.1.7 and earlier allows remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted response to a DNS update request, related to a missing length check in the GetNextLine function.
How severe is CVE-2008-5297?
CVE-2008-5297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5297 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-2008-5297?
CVE-2008-5297 primarily affects Vitalwerks No-ip Duc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5297?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5297 published?
CVE-2008-5297 was published on 2008-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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