How severe is CVE-2008-1662?

CVE-2008-1662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1662?

CVE-2008-1662 primarily affects Hp System Administration Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1662?

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-2008-1662 published?

CVE-2008-1662 was published on 2008-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1662

CVE-2008-1662 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp System Administration Manager 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Hp System Administration Manager
Published: 2008-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the HP System Administration Manager (SAM) on HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23, when used to configure NFS, might allow remote attackers to read or modify arbitrary files, related to an "empty systems list."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1662?: Unspecified vulnerability in the HP System Administration Manager (SAM) on HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23, when used to configure NFS, might allow remote attackers to read or modify arbitrary files, related to an "empty systems list."
How severe is CVE-2008-1662?: CVE-2008-1662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1662?: CVE-2008-1662 primarily affects Hp System Administration Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1662?: 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-2008-1662 published?: CVE-2008-1662 was published on 2008-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:system_administration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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