How severe is CVE-2008-4914?

CVE-2008-4914 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4914 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4914?

CVE-2008-4914 primarily affects Vmware Esx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4914?

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

When was CVE-2008-4914 published?

CVE-2008-4914 was published on 2009-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4914

CVE-2008-4914 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Esx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Esx
Published: 2009-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in VMware ESXi 3.5 before ESXe350-200901401-I-SG and ESX 3.5 before ESX350-200901401-SG allows local administrators to cause a denial of service (host crash) via a snapshot with a malformed VMDK delta disk.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4914?: Unspecified vulnerability in VMware ESXi 3.5 before ESXe350-200901401-I-SG and ESX 3.5 before ESX350-200901401-SG allows local administrators to cause a denial of service (host crash) via a snapshot with a malformed VMDK delta disk.
How severe is CVE-2008-4914?: CVE-2008-4914 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4914 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4914?: CVE-2008-4914 primarily affects Vmware Esx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4914?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4914 published?: CVE-2008-4914 was published on 2009-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esx:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:esxi:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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