How severe is CVE-2008-4052?

CVE-2008-4052 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4052 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4052?

CVE-2008-4052 primarily affects Hp Openvms. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4052?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-4052 published?

CVE-2008-4052 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4052

CVE-2008-4052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Openvms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hp Openvms
Published: 2008-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in SMGSHR.EXE in OpenVMS for Integrity Servers 8.2-1, 8.3, and 8.3-1H1 and OpenVMS ALPHA 7.3-2, 8.2, and 8.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4052?: Stack-based buffer overflow in SMGSHR.EXE in OpenVMS for Integrity Servers 8.2-1, 8.3, and 8.3-1H1 and OpenVMS ALPHA 7.3-2, 8.2, and 8.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-4052?: CVE-2008-4052 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4052 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4052?: CVE-2008-4052 primarily affects Hp Openvms. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4052?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-4052 published?: CVE-2008-4052 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:7.3-2:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:8.2:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:8.2-1:*:integrity_servers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:8.3:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:8.3:*:integrity_servers:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:openvms:8.3-1h1:*:integrity_servers:*:*:*:*:*

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