How severe is CVE-2008-0437?

CVE-2008-0437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0437?

CVE-2008-0437 primarily affects Hp Virtual Rooms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0437?

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-2008-0437 published?

CVE-2008-0437 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0437

CVE-2008-0437 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Virtual Rooms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 58% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 58% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hp Virtual Rooms
Published: 2008-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the WebHPVCInstall.HPVirtualRooms14 ActiveX control in HPVirtualRooms14.dll 1.0.0.100, as used in the installation process for HP Virtual Rooms, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) AuthenticationURL, (2) PortalAPIURL, or (3) cabroot property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0437?: Multiple buffer overflows in the WebHPVCInstall.HPVirtualRooms14 ActiveX control in HPVirtualRooms14.dll 1.0.0.100, as used in the installation process for HP Virtual Rooms, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) AuthenticationURL, (2) PortalAPIURL, or (3) cabroot property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-0437?: CVE-2008-0437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0437?: CVE-2008-0437 primarily affects Hp Virtual Rooms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0437?: 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-2008-0437 published?: CVE-2008-0437 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:virtual_rooms:1.0.0.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:activex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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