How severe is CVE-2008-2926?

CVE-2008-2926 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2926 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2926?

CVE-2008-2926 primarily affects Broadcom Internet Security Suite. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2926?

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-2008-2926 published?

CVE-2008-2926 was published on 2008-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2926

CVE-2008-2926 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Internet Security Suite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Broadcom Internet Security Suite
Published: 2008-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The kmxfw.sys driver in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) r8, as used in CA Internet Security Suite and Personal Firewall, does not properly verify IOCTL requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2926?: The kmxfw.sys driver in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) r8, as used in CA Internet Security Suite and Personal Firewall, does not properly verify IOCTL requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2008-2926?: CVE-2008-2926 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2926 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2926?: CVE-2008-2926 primarily affects Broadcom Internet Security Suite. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2926?: 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-2008-2926 published?: CVE-2008-2926 was published on 2008-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:internet_security_suite:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:host_based_intrusion_prevention_system:r8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:internet_security_suite_2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:personal_firewall_2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:personal_firewall_2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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