How severe is CVE-2008-2172?

CVE-2008-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2172?

CVE-2008-2172 primarily affects Hitachi Gr2000. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2172?

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-2008-2172 published?

CVE-2008-2172 was published on 2008-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2172

CVE-2008-2172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Gr2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hitachi Gr2000
Published: 2008-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Hitachi GR routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dropped session) via crafted BGP UPDATE messages, leading to route flapping, possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-6372.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2172?: Unspecified vulnerability in Hitachi GR routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dropped session) via crafted BGP UPDATE messages, leading to route flapping, possibly a related issue to CVE-2007-6372.
How severe is CVE-2008-2172?: CVE-2008-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2172?: CVE-2008-2172 primarily affects Hitachi Gr2000. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2172?: 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-2008-2172 published?: CVE-2008-2172 was published on 2008-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:gr2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:gr2000:1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:gr2000:2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:gr2000:2b\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:gr2000:bh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:gr3000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hitachi:gr4000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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