CVE-2008-1602

Name: CVE-2008-1602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-06T23:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 67.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1602 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit downloader 2.6.3 and 2.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long download URL, which is not properly handled during Unicode conversion for a balloon notification after a download has failed.. EPSS estimates a 67.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Orbit downloader 2.6.3 and 2.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long download URL, which is not properly handled during Unicode conversion for a balloon notification after a download has failed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

67.49%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Orbit Downloader	Orbit Downloader	2.6.3
Orbit Downloader	Orbit Downloader	2.6.4

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1602?

How severe is CVE-2008-1602?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1602 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 67.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1602?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST