How severe is CVE-2008-1667?

CVE-2008-1667 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1667 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1667?

CVE-2008-1667 primarily affects Eps Probe Builder. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1667?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1667 published?

CVE-2008-1667 was published on 2008-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1667

CVE-2008-1667 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eps Probe Builder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Eps Probe Builder
Published: 2008-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Probe Builder Service (aka PBOVISServer.exe) in European Performance Systems (EPS) Probe Builder 2.2 before A.02.20.901, as used in HP OpenView Internet Services (OVIS) on Windows, allows remote attackers to kill arbitrary processes via a process ID number in an unspecified opcode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1667?: The Probe Builder Service (aka PBOVISServer.exe) in European Performance Systems (EPS) Probe Builder 2.2 before A.02.20.901, as used in HP OpenView Internet Services (OVIS) on Windows, allows remote attackers to kill arbitrary processes via a process ID number in an unspecified opcode.
How severe is CVE-2008-1667?: CVE-2008-1667 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1667 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1667?: CVE-2008-1667 primarily affects Eps Probe Builder. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1667?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1667 published?: CVE-2008-1667 was published on 2008-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:eps:probe_builder:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_internet_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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