How severe is CVE-2008-0495?

CVE-2008-0495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0495?

CVE-2008-0495 affects Ibm Hardware Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0495?

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

When was CVE-2008-0495 published?

CVE-2008-0495 was published on 2008-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0495

CVE-2008-0495 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Hardware Management Console with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Hardware Management Console
Published: 2008-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Pegasus CIM Server in IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7 R3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0495?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Pegasus CIM Server in IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7 R3.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0495?: CVE-2008-0495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0495?: CVE-2008-0495 affects Ibm Hardware Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0495?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0495 published?: CVE-2008-0495 was published on 2008-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:7.3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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