How severe is CVE-2008-1598?

CVE-2008-1598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1598?

CVE-2008-1598 affects Ibm Aix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1598?

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

When was CVE-2008-1598 published?

CVE-2008-1598 was published on 2008-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1598

CVE-2008-1598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. 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 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Aix
Published: 2008-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The kernel in IBM AIX 6.1 allows local users with ProbeVue privileges to read arbitrary kernel memory and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1598?: The kernel in IBM AIX 6.1 allows local users with ProbeVue privileges to read arbitrary kernel memory and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-1598?: CVE-2008-1598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1598?: CVE-2008-1598 affects Ibm Aix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1598?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1598 published?: CVE-2008-1598 was published on 2008-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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