CVE-2008-2953

Name: CVE-2008-2953
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-01T22:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2953 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Linux DC++ (linuxdcpp) before 0.707 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via "partial file list requests" that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 3.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linux DC++ (linuxdcpp) before 0.707 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via "partial file list requests" that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.23%

86.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Direct Connect	0.686
Linux	Direct Connect	0.699
Linux	Direct Connect	0.700
Linux	Direct Connect	0.701
Linux	Direct Connect	0.702
Linux	Direct Connect	0.703
Linux	Direct Connect	0.704
Linux	Direct Connect	0.705
Linux	Direct Connect	0.706

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2953?

Linux DC++ (linuxdcpp) before 0.707 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via "partial file list requests" that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

How severe is CVE-2008-2953?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2953 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2953?

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