How severe is CVE-2008-6712?

CVE-2008-6712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6712?

CVE-2008-6712 primarily affects Ea Crysis. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6712?

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

When was CVE-2008-6712 published?

CVE-2008-6712 was published on 2009-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6712

CVE-2008-6712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ea Crysis 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: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ea Crysis
Published: 2009-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The HTTP/XML-RPC service in Crysis 1.21 (game version 1.1.1.6156) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP request, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6712?: The HTTP/XML-RPC service in Crysis 1.21 (game version 1.1.1.6156) and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP request, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2008-6712?: CVE-2008-6712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6712?: CVE-2008-6712 primarily affects Ea Crysis. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6712 published?: CVE-2008-6712 was published on 2009-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ea:crysis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ea:crysis:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ea:crysis:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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