CVE-2008-6898
CVE-2008-6898 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Saschart Sascam Webcam Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Saschart Sascam Webcam Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the XHTTP Module 4.1.0.0 in the ActiveX control for SaschArt SasCam Webcam Server 2.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Get method and other unspecified methods.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6898?
- Buffer overflow in the XHTTP Module 4.1.0.0 in the ActiveX control for SaschArt SasCam Webcam Server 2.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Get method and other unspecified methods.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6898?
- CVE-2008-6898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6898 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-6898?
- CVE-2008-6898 affects Saschart Sascam Webcam Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6898?
- 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-2008-6898 published?
- CVE-2008-6898 was published on 2009-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14195
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33053
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47654
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7617
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:saschart:sascam_webcam_server:2.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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