CVE-2008-7078

Name: CVE-2008-7078
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-25T10:30:00.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-7078 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in Rumpus before 6.0.1 allow remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a long HTTP verb in the HTTP component; and allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (2) MKD, (3) XMKD, (4) RMD, and other unspecified commands in the FTP component.. EPSS estimates a 7.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Rumpus before 6.0.1 allow remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a long HTTP verb in the HTTP component; and allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (2) MKD, (3) XMKD, (4) RMD, and other unspecified commands in the FTP component.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.14%

93.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Maxum	Rumpus	<= 6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7078?

How severe is CVE-2008-7078?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7078?

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Source: NVD / NIST