How severe is CVE-2008-3684?

CVE-2008-3684 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3684?

CVE-2008-3684 affects Emc Documentum Applicationxtender. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3684?

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-2008-3684 published?

CVE-2008-3684 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3684

CVE-2008-3684 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Documentum Applicationxtender 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Emc Documentum Applicationxtender
Published: 2009-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in aws_tmxn.exe in the Admin Agent service in the server in EMC Documentum ApplicationXtender Workflow, possibly 5.40 SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packet data to TCP port 2606.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3684?: Heap-based buffer overflow in aws_tmxn.exe in the Admin Agent service in the server in EMC Documentum ApplicationXtender Workflow, possibly 5.40 SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packet data to TCP port 2606.
How severe is CVE-2008-3684?: CVE-2008-3684 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3684?: CVE-2008-3684 affects Emc Documentum Applicationxtender. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3684?: 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-2008-3684 published?: CVE-2008-3684 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_applicationxtender:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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