CVE-2008-7249

CVE-2008-7249 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pedro Lineu Orso Sarg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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

Description

Buffer overflow in Squid Analysis Report Generator (Sarg) 2.2.3.1, and probably later, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request method in a crafted access.log file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1167.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7249?
Buffer overflow in Squid Analysis Report Generator (Sarg) 2.2.3.1, and probably later, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request method in a crafted access.log file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1167.
How severe is CVE-2008-7249?
CVE-2008-7249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-7249 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7249?
CVE-2008-7249 affects Pedro Lineu Orso Sarg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7249?
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-2008-7249 published?
CVE-2008-7249 was published on 2009-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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