CVE-2008-0892: redhat directory_server Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 9.0v2.0HighModified
AliasesRHSA-2008:0199
Published 16-04-2008Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2008-0892 is a high (CVSS 9.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in redhat directory_server. EPSS estimates a 14.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
14.02%
0%100%
Medium · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 1Timeline
- 16-04-2008PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The replication monitor CGI script (repl-monitor-cgi.pl) in Red Hat Administration Server, as used by Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 EL4 and EL5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 9.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
14.02%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
97%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 14.02% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score14.02%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Redhat2 products
- directory_server7.1 | 8:el4 | 8:el5
- redhat-ds< 0:7.1SP5-8.RHEL4
1 vendor · 2 products
References
19 links- www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00386.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource FEDORAThird Party Advisory
- h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01433676Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource HPBroken Link
- www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00380.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource FEDORAThird Party Advisory