CVE-2008-7228: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in White_Dune before 0.29beta851 have unspecified impact and attack vec

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-7228?

white dune: upgrade to newer than 0.29beta791. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-7228 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7228 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-7228 affect?

CVE-2008-7228 affects white dune. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in White_Dune before 0.29beta851 have unspecified impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0101.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-7228?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2008-7228 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting white dune. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in White_Dune before 0.29beta851 have unspecified impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0101.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-134
Published	2009-09-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: white dune

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-14 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

white dune white dune UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.29beta791

Fixed in: newer than 0.29beta791

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy white-dune || rpm -q white-dune || white-dune --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.29beta791 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade white-dune

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade white-dune

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-7228?

white dune: upgrade to newer than 0.29beta791. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-7228 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7228 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-2008-7228 affect?

CVE-2008-7228 affects white dune. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in White_Dune before 0.29beta851 have unspecified impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0101.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7228?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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