CVE-2008-0712
CVE-2008-0712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Software Update with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Hp Software Update
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the HP HPeDiag (aka eSupportDiagnostics) ActiveX control in hpediag.dll in HP Software Update 4.000.009.002 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-6513.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0712?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the HP HPeDiag (aka eSupportDiagnostics) ActiveX control in hpediag.dll in HP Software Update 4.000.009.002 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-6513.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0712?
- CVE-2008-0712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0712 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0712?
- CVE-2008-0712 affects Hp Software Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0712?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0712 published?
- CVE-2008-0712 was published on 2008-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120907060320901&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29966
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28929
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019922
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1356/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42003
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:software_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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