How severe is CVE-2008-3900?

CVE-2008-3900 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-3900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3900?

CVE-2008-3900 affects Intel Bios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3900?

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

When was CVE-2008-3900 published?

CVE-2008-3900 was published on 2008-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3900

CVE-2008-3900 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Bios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Intel Bios
Published: 2008-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Intel firmware PE94510M.86A.0050.2007.0710.1559 stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3900?: Intel firmware PE94510M.86A.0050.2007.0710.1559 stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer.
How severe is CVE-2008-3900?: CVE-2008-3900 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-3900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3900?: CVE-2008-3900 affects Intel Bios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3900?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3900 published?: CVE-2008-3900 was published on 2008-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:intel:bios:pe94510m.86a.0050.2007.0710.1559:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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