CVE-2008-6058

Name: CVE-2008-6058
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-05T00:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6058 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Syslserve 1.058 and earlier, and probably 1.059, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a crafted UDP Syslog packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Syslserve 1.058 and earlier, and probably 1.059, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a crafted UDP Syslog packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.40%

69.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Syslserve	Syslserve	<= 1.059
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.01
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.02
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.03
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.04
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.05
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.051
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.052
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.053
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.054
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.055
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.056
Syslserve	Syslserve	1.058

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 5, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6058?

Syslserve 1.058 and earlier, and probably 1.059, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a crafted UDP Syslog packet.

How severe is CVE-2008-6058?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6058 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6058?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-6058?

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Source: NVD / NIST