How severe is CVE-2007-5242?

CVE-2007-5242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5242?

CVE-2007-5242 primarily affects Hp Openvms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5242 published?

CVE-2007-5242 was published on 2007-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5242

CVE-2007-5242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Openvms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Openvms
Published: 2007-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in (1) SYS$EI1000.EXE and (2) SYS$EI1000_MON.EXE in HP OpenVMS 8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via an "oversize" packet, which is not properly discarded if "the device has no remaining buffers after receipt of the first buffer segment."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5242?: Unspecified vulnerability in (1) SYS$EI1000.EXE and (2) SYS$EI1000_MON.EXE in HP OpenVMS 8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via an "oversize" packet, which is not properly discarded if "the device has no remaining buffers after receipt of the first buffer segment."
How severe is CVE-2007-5242?: CVE-2007-5242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5242?: CVE-2007-5242 primarily affects Hp Openvms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5242 published?: CVE-2007-5242 was published on 2007-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:*:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:*:*:integrity:*:*:*:*:*

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