CVE-2008-2057

Name: CVE-2008-2057
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-04T21:32:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.90%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2057 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Instant Messenger (IM) inspection engine in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 7.2.x before 7.2(4), 8.0.x before 8.0(3)10, and 8.1.x before 8.1(1)2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Instant Messenger (IM) inspection engine in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco PIX security appliance 7.2.x before 7.2(4), 8.0.x before 8.0(3)10, and 8.1.x before 8.1(1)2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.90%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Pix Security Appliance	7.2
Cisco	Pix Security Appliance	8.0
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	7.2.2
Cisco	Adaptive Security Appliance Software	8.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2057?

How severe is CVE-2008-2057?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2057 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2057?

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