How severe is CVE-2008-5564?

CVE-2008-5564 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5564 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5564?

CVE-2008-5564 primarily affects Orb Networks Orb. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5564?

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

When was CVE-2008-5564 published?

CVE-2008-5564 was published on 2008-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5564

CVE-2008-5564 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Orb Networks Orb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Orb Networks Orb
Published: 2008-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the media server in Orb Networks Orb before 2.01.0025 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a malformed HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5564?: Unspecified vulnerability in the media server in Orb Networks Orb before 2.01.0025 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a malformed HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2008-5564?: CVE-2008-5564 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5564 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5564?: CVE-2008-5564 primarily affects Orb Networks Orb. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5564?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5564 published?: CVE-2008-5564 was published on 2008-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.00.0930:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.00.0989:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.00.1014:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.00.1084:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.01.0008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.01.0013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.01.0015:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:orb_networks:orb:2.01.0017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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