CVE-2008-7113: The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 uses a small space of predictable user id

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7113 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting scanner file utility. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 uses a small space of predictable user identification numbers for access control, which allows remote attackers to upload documents via a brute force attack.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2009-08-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kyoceramita

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-28 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kyoceramita scanner file utility DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy scanner-file-utility || rpm -q scanner-file-utility || scanner-file-utility --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scanner-file-utility sudo apt install scanner-file-utility=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold scanner-file-utility

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

dnf --showduplicates list scanner-file-utility sudo dnf downgrade scanner-file-utility-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add scanner-file-utility

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-7113?

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

Is CVE-2008-7113 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7113 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-2008-7113 affect?

CVE-2008-7113 affects scanner file utility. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Scanner File Utility (aka listener) in Kyocera Mita (KM) 3.3.0.1 uses a small space of predictable user identification numbers for access control, which allows remote attackers to upload documents via a brute force attack.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7113?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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