How severe is CVE-2008-3946?

CVE-2008-3946 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3946?

CVE-2008-3946 affects Hp Openvms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3946?

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

When was CVE-2008-3946 published?

CVE-2008-3946 was published on 2008-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3946

CVE-2008-3946 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Openvms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Hp Openvms
Published: 2008-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The finger client in HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS 5.x allows local users to read arbitrary files via a link corresponding to a (1) .plan or (2) .project file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3946?: The finger client in HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS 5.x allows local users to read arbitrary files via a link corresponding to a (1) .plan or (2) .project file.
How severe is CVE-2008-3946?: CVE-2008-3946 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3946?: CVE-2008-3946 affects Hp Openvms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3946?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3946 published?: CVE-2008-3946 was published on 2008-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:openvms:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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