CVE-2008-7014

CVE-2008-7014 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fhttpd 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

Description

fhttpd 0.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an Authorization HTTP header with an invalid character after the Basic value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7014?
fhttpd 0.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an Authorization HTTP header with an invalid character after the Basic value.
How severe is CVE-2008-7014?
CVE-2008-7014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7014 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7014?
CVE-2008-7014 affects Fhttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7014?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7014 published?
CVE-2008-7014 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)