How severe is CVE-2008-0977?

CVE-2008-0977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0977 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0977?

CVE-2008-0977 primarily affects Double-take Software Double-take. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0977?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0977 published?

CVE-2008-0977 was published on 2008-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0977

CVE-2008-0977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Double-take Software Double-take with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Double-take Software Double-take
Published: 2008-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Double-Take 5.0.0.2865 and earlier, distributed under the HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring name and other names, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a certain long packet that triggers an attempt to allocate a large amount of memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0977?: Double-Take 5.0.0.2865 and earlier, distributed under the HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring name and other names, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a certain long packet that triggers an attempt to allocate a large amount of memory.
How severe is CVE-2008-0977?: CVE-2008-0977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0977 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0977?: CVE-2008-0977 primarily affects Double-take Software Double-take. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0977?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0977 published?: CVE-2008-0977 was published on 2008-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:double-take_software:double-take:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:double-take_software:double-take:5.0.0.2865:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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