How severe is CVE-2008-4402?

CVE-2008-4402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4402 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-2008-4402?

CVE-2008-4402 primarily affects Trend Micro Officescan. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4402?

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-2008-4402 published?

CVE-2008-4402 was published on 2008-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4402

CVE-2008-4402 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Officescan 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: Trend Micro Officescan
Published: 2008-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in CGI modules in the server in Trend Micro OfficeScan 8.0 SP1 before build 2439 and 8.0 SP1 Patch 1 before build 3087 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4402?: Multiple buffer overflows in CGI modules in the server in Trend Micro OfficeScan 8.0 SP1 before build 2439 and 8.0 SP1 Patch 1 before build 3087 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-4402?: CVE-2008-4402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4402 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-2008-4402?: CVE-2008-4402 primarily affects Trend Micro Officescan. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4402?: 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-2008-4402 published?: CVE-2008-4402 was published on 2008-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:8.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:8.0:sp1_patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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