How severe is CVE-2008-0704?

CVE-2008-0704 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0704?

CVE-2008-0704 primarily affects Hp Open Vms Tcp-ip Services. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0704?

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-2008-0704 published?

CVE-2008-0704 was published on 2008-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0704

CVE-2008-0704 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Open Vms Tcp-ip Services 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Open Vms Tcp-ip Services
Published: 2008-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the SSH server in HP OpenVMS TCP/IP Services on OpenVMS on the Alpha platform with 5.4 before ECO 7, and on the Integrity and Alpha platforms with 5.5 before ECO 3 and 5.6 before ECO 2, allows remote attackers to obtain unspecified access via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0704?: Unspecified vulnerability in the SSH server in HP OpenVMS TCP/IP Services on OpenVMS on the Alpha platform with 5.4 before ECO 7, and on the Integrity and Alpha platforms with 5.5 before ECO 3 and 5.6 before ECO 2, allows remote attackers to obtain unspecified access via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0704?: CVE-2008-0704 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0704 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0704?: CVE-2008-0704 primarily affects Hp Open Vms Tcp-ip Services. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0704?: 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-2008-0704 published?: CVE-2008-0704 was published on 2008-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:open_vms_tcp-ip_services:*:eco_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:open_vms_tcp-ip_services:*:eco_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:open_vms_tcp-ip_services:*:eco_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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