CVE-2008-7232

CVE-2008-7232 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netplex-tech Xtacacsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the report function in xtacacsd 4.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CONNECT TACACS command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7232?
Buffer overflow in the report function in xtacacsd 4.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CONNECT TACACS command.
How severe is CVE-2008-7232?
CVE-2008-7232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-7232 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7232?
CVE-2008-7232 primarily affects Netplex-tech Xtacacsd. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7232?
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-2008-7232 published?
CVE-2008-7232 was published on 2009-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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