CVE-2008-2541

What it is

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the HTTP Gateway Service (icihttp.exe) in CA eTrust Secure Content Manager 8.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via long FTP responses, related to (1) the file month field in a LIST command; (2) the PASV command; and (3) directories, files, and links in a LIST command.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

10.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2008-06-04 20:32 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:53 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 10.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 10.0 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2008-06-04 20:32 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:53 UTC

Exploit probability

10.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Ca Etrust Secure Content Manager 8.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 10.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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