CVE-2008-2145 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell Client 4.91 SP4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly exec…
published 2008-05-12 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2142
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 41%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell Client 4.91 SP4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long username in the "forgotten password" dialog.
Exploit prediction
0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1503
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29109
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3868
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42359
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/491814/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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secunia.com
/advisories/30126
third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020020
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2145
- NVD CVE-2008-2145
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