CVE-2008-3688
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.00%
Last modified
CVE-2008-3688 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. sockethandler.cpp in HTTP Antivirus Proxy (HAVP) 0.88 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) by connecting to a non-responsive server, which triggers an infinite loop due to an uninitialized variable.. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sockethandler.cpp in HTTP Antivirus Proxy (HAVP) 0.88 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) by connecting to a non-responsive server, which triggers an infinite loop due to an uninitialized variable.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Havp | Http Antivirus Proxy | 0.88 |
References
- https://secunia.com/advisories/31494Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/31971Broken Link
- https://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200809-11.xmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30697Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020900Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.server-side.de/index.htmBroken Link, Product
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://secunia.com/advisories/31494Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/31971Broken Link
- https://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200809-11.xmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30697Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020900Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.server-side.de/index.htmBroken Link, Product
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-3688?
sockethandler.cpp in HTTP Antivirus Proxy (HAVP) 0.88 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) by connecting to a non-responsive server, which triggers an infinite loop due to an uninitialized variable.
How severe is CVE-2008-3688?
CVE-2008-3688 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3688?
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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