CVE-2008-0953
CVE-2008-0953 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Instant Support 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Hp Instant Support
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The StartApp function in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control in HPISDataManager.dll in HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a .exe filename in the argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5608 and CVE-2008-0953.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0953?
- The StartApp function in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control in HPISDataManager.dll in HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a .exe filename in the argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5608 and CVE-2008-0953.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0953?
- CVE-2008-0953 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0953 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0953?
- CVE-2008-0953 affects Hp Instant Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0953?
- 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-2008-0953 published?
- CVE-2008-0953 was published on 2008-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30516
- http://www.csis.dk/dk/forside/CSIS-RI-0003.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/998779
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29526
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29533
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020165
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1740/references
- http://www12.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=emr_na-c01422264
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42851
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:instant_support:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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