CVE-2008-0406 json
HTTP File Server (HFS) before 2.2c, when account names are used as log filenames, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dae…
published 2008-01-28 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0416
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.6%
- EPSS 3.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
HTTP File Server (HFS) before 2.2c, when account names are used as log filenames, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long account name.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-31056)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-31056 Rejetto HTTP File Server (HFS) 1.5/2.x - Multiple Vulnerabilities remote, 2008-01-23
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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secunia.com
/advisories/28631
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
- rejetto.com /hfs/?f=wn
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39875
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/27423
vdb-entry
-
securityreason.com
/securityalert/3581
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/486873/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
- syhunt.com /advisories/hfshack.txt
- syhunt.com /advisories/hfs-1-log.txt
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0406
- NVD CVE-2008-0406
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