CVE-2008-3583: Buffer overflow in the HTML parser in IntelliTamper 2.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3583 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting intellitamper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the HTML parser in IntelliTamper 2.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in the SRC attribute of an IMG element. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2008-3360. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.08 Beta 4 is also affected.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-08-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: intellitamper

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-08-10 21:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intellitamper intellitamper DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy intellitamper || rpm -q intellitamper || intellitamper --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison intellitamper sudo apt install intellitamper=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.7> sudo apt-mark hold intellitamper

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list intellitamper sudo dnf downgrade intellitamper-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add intellitamper

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: IntelliTamper 2.07 - 'imgsrc' Remote Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-3583?

intellitamper: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-3583 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3583 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-3583 affect?

CVE-2008-3583 affects intellitamper. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the HTML parser in IntelliTamper 2.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in the SRC attribute of an IMG element. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2008-3360. NOTE: it was later reported th

How urgent is CVE-2008-3583?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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