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CVE-2008-3648

HIGH · CVSS 9.3 EPSS 21.97% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-08-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3. It affects Microsoft, Windows. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. Its EPSS score suggests a 22.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
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External Security References

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CVE
CVE-2008-3648
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
9.3
EPSS
21.97%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

nslookup.exe in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by an attempted DNS zone transfer, and as exploited in the wild in August 2008.