How severe is CVE-2008-3158?

CVE-2008-3158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3158 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3158?

CVE-2008-3158 affects Novell Novell Client For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3158?

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

When was CVE-2008-3158 published?

CVE-2008-3158 was published on 2008-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3158

CVE-2008-3158 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Novell Client For Windows with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Novell Novell Client For Windows
Published: 2008-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in NWFS.SYS in Novell Client for Windows 4.91 SP4 has unknown impact and attack vectors, possibly related to IOCTL requests that overwrite arbitrary memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3158?: Unspecified vulnerability in NWFS.SYS in Novell Client for Windows 4.91 SP4 has unknown impact and attack vectors, possibly related to IOCTL requests that overwrite arbitrary memory.
How severe is CVE-2008-3158?: CVE-2008-3158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3158 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3158?: CVE-2008-3158 affects Novell Novell Client For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3158?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3158 published?: CVE-2008-3158 was published on 2008-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:novell_client_for_windows:4.91_sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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