How severe is CVE-2008-6005?

CVE-2008-6005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-6005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6005?

CVE-2008-6005 primarily affects W3c Amaya Web Browser. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6005?

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-2008-6005 published?

CVE-2008-6005 was published on 2009-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6005

CVE-2008-6005 is a critical-severity vulnerability in W3c Amaya Web Browser 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: W3c Amaya Web Browser
Published: 2009-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the CheckUniqueName function in W3C Amaya Web Browser 10.0.1, and possibly other versions including 11.0.1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "duplicated" attribute value inputs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6005?: Multiple buffer overflows in the CheckUniqueName function in W3C Amaya Web Browser 10.0.1, and possibly other versions including 11.0.1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "duplicated" attribute value inputs.
How severe is CVE-2008-6005?: CVE-2008-6005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-6005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6005?: CVE-2008-6005 primarily affects W3c Amaya Web Browser. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6005?: 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-2008-6005 published?: CVE-2008-6005 was published on 2009-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:w3c:amaya_web_browser:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:w3c:amaya_web_browser:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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