CVE-2008-7014

Name: CVE-2008-7014
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-19T10:30:00.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-7014 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. fhttpd 0.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an Authorization HTTP header with an invalid character after the Basic value.. EPSS estimates a 2.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

fhttpd 0.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an Authorization HTTP header with an invalid character after the Basic value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.61%

83.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fhttpd	Fhttpd	0.4.2

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7014?

fhttpd 0.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an Authorization HTTP header with an invalid character after the Basic value.

How severe is CVE-2008-7014?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7014 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7014?

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