How severe is CVE-2008-2709?

CVE-2008-2709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2709?

CVE-2008-2709 primarily affects Ibm Os 400. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2709?

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

When was CVE-2008-2709 published?

CVE-2008-2709 was published on 2008-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2709

CVE-2008-2709 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Os 400 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Os 400
Published: 2008-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the BrSmRcvAndCheck function in the RCHMGR module on IBM OS/400 V5R4M0, V5R4M5, and V6R1M0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (task halt and main storage dump) via unspecified vectors involving the running of diagnostics on a modem port. NOTE: there might be limited attack scenarios.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2709?: Buffer overflow in the BrSmRcvAndCheck function in the RCHMGR module on IBM OS/400 V5R4M0, V5R4M5, and V6R1M0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (task halt and main storage dump) via unspecified vectors involving the running of diagnostics on a modem port. NOTE: there might be limited attack scenarios.
How severe is CVE-2008-2709?: CVE-2008-2709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2709?: CVE-2008-2709 primarily affects Ibm Os 400. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2709 published?: CVE-2008-2709 was published on 2008-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:os_400:v5r4m0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:os_400:v5r4m5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:os_400:v6r1m0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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