CVE-2008-3940
CVE-2008-3940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Openvms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-134.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Affected product: Hp Openvms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in the finger client in HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS 5.x allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a (1) .plan or (2) .project file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3940?
- Format string vulnerability in the finger client in HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS 5.x allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a (1) .plan or (2) .project file.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3940?
- CVE-2008-3940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3940 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3940?
- CVE-2008-3940 affects Hp Openvms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3940?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-3940 published?
- CVE-2008-3940 was published on 2008-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://deathrow.vistech.net/DEFCON16/VMS.PDF
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31587
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30948
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2463
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44752
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openvms:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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