CVE-2008-7232Xtacacsd Memory Corruption
Buffer overflow in the report function in xtacacsd 4.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CONNECT TACACS command.
Published Sep 14, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-7232 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Xtacacsd (Netplex-Tech).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Xtacacsd 4.1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
25%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
51/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
Buffer overflow in the report function in xtacacsd 4.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CONNECT TACACS command.
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| XtacacsdNetplex-Tech | 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.0 | 4.1.2 |
Patched Releases
Xtacacsd
4.1.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 14, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the report function in xtacacsd 4.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CONNECT TACACS command.
Affected: Xtacacsd (Netplex-Tech) versions 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Xtacacsd 4.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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