How severe is CVE-2008-2468?

CVE-2008-2468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2468?

CVE-2008-2468 primarily affects Landesk Landesk Management Suite. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2468?

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-2008-2468 published?

CVE-2008-2468 was published on 2008-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2468

CVE-2008-2468 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Landesk Landesk Management Suite 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Landesk Landesk Management Suite
Published: 2008-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the QIP Server Service (aka qipsrvr.exe) in LANDesk Management Suite, Security Suite, and Server Manager 8.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted heal request, related to the StringToMap and StringSize arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2468?: Multiple buffer overflows in the QIP Server Service (aka qipsrvr.exe) in LANDesk Management Suite, Security Suite, and Server Manager 8.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted heal request, related to the StringToMap and StringSize arguments.
How severe is CVE-2008-2468?: CVE-2008-2468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2468?: CVE-2008-2468 primarily affects Landesk Landesk Management Suite. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2468?: 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-2008-2468 published?: CVE-2008-2468 was published on 2008-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:landesk:landesk_management_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:landesk:landesk_management_suite:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:landesk:landesk_security_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:landesk:landesk_security_suite:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:landesk:landesk_server_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:landesk:landesk_server_manager:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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