How severe is CVE-2008-0978?

CVE-2008-0978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0978?

CVE-2008-0978 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-2008-0978?

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

When was CVE-2008-0978 published?

CVE-2008-0978 was published on 2008-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0978

CVE-2008-0978 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
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 obtain sensitive information via a packet of type (1) 0x2728, which provides operating system and path information; (2) 0x274e, which lists Ethernet adapters; (3) 0x2726, which provides filesystem information; (4) 0x274f, which specifies the printer driver; or (5) 0x2757, which provides recent log entries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0978?: Double-Take 5.0.0.2865 and earlier, distributed under the HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring name and other names, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a packet of type (1) 0x2728, which provides operating system and path information; (2) 0x274e, which lists Ethernet adapters; (3) 0x2726, which provides filesystem information; (4) 0x274f, which specifies the printer driver; or (5) 0x2757, which provides recent log entries.
How severe is CVE-2008-0978?: CVE-2008-0978 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0978?: CVE-2008-0978 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-2008-0978?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0978 published?: CVE-2008-0978 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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