CVE-2008-5120
CVE-2008-5120 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Openvms 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: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hp Openvms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Process Software MultiNet finger service (aka FINGERD) for HP OpenVMS 8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request string.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5120?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the Process Software MultiNet finger service (aka FINGERD) for HP OpenVMS 8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request string.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5120?
- CVE-2008-5120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5120 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5120?
- CVE-2008-5120 affects Hp Openvms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5120?
- 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-2008-5120 published?
- CVE-2008-5120 was published on 2008-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4602
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495207/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30589
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openvms:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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