How severe is CVE-2008-3174?

CVE-2008-3174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3174 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3174?

CVE-2008-3174 primarily affects Computer Associates Host Based Intrusion Prevention System. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3174?

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

When was CVE-2008-3174 published?

CVE-2008-3174 was published on 2008-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3174

CVE-2008-3174 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Computer Associates Host Based Intrusion Prevention System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Computer Associates Host Based Intrusion Prevention System
Published: 2008-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the kmxfw.sys driver in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) r8, as used in CA Internet Security Suite and Personal Firewall, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, related to "insufficient validation."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3174?: Unspecified vulnerability in the kmxfw.sys driver in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) r8, as used in CA Internet Security Suite and Personal Firewall, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, related to "insufficient validation."
How severe is CVE-2008-3174?: CVE-2008-3174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3174 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3174?: CVE-2008-3174 primarily affects Computer Associates Host Based Intrusion Prevention System. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3174?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3174 published?: CVE-2008-3174 was published on 2008-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:host_based_intrusion_prevention_system:r8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:internet_security_suite:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:internet_security_suite:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:personal_firewall:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:personal_firewall:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*