CVE-2008-2928

Name: CVE-2008-2928
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-08-29T18:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2928 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in the adminutil library in CGI applications in Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Accept-Language HTTP header.. EPSS estimates a 6.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the adminutil library in CGI applications in Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Accept-Language HTTP header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.64%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Redhat	Directory Server	7.1	Sp1

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2928?

How severe is CVE-2008-2928?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2928 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2928?

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Source: NVD / NIST