How severe is CVE-2008-0012?

CVE-2008-0012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0012?

CVE-2008-0012 primarily affects Trend Micro Serverprotect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0012?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0012 published?

CVE-2008-0012 was published on 2008-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0012

CVE-2008-0012 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Serverprotect with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Trend Micro Serverprotect
Published: 2008-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in an unspecified procedure in Trend Micro ServerProtect 5.7 and 5.58 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, possibly related to the product's configuration, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0013 and CVE-2008-0014.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0012?: Heap-based buffer overflow in an unspecified procedure in Trend Micro ServerProtect 5.7 and 5.58 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, possibly related to the product's configuration, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0013 and CVE-2008-0014.
How severe is CVE-2008-0012?: CVE-2008-0012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0012?: CVE-2008-0012 primarily affects Trend Micro Serverprotect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0012?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0012 published?: CVE-2008-0012 was published on 2008-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:serverprotect:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:serverprotect:5.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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