CVE-2008-5440
CVE-2008-5440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Timesten In-memory Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Timesten In-memory Database
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the TimesTen Data Server component in Oracle Database 7.0.5.0.0 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this is a format string vulnerability via the msg parameter in the evtdump CGI module.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5440?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the TimesTen Data Server component in Oracle Database 7.0.5.0.0 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this is a format string vulnerability via the msg parameter in the evtdump CGI module.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5440?
- CVE-2008-5440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5440 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5440?
- CVE-2008-5440 affects Oracle Timesten In-memory Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5440?
- 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-2008-5440 published?
- CVE-2008-5440 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://joxeankoret.com/blog/?p=41
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33525
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2009-097901.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500078/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500080/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33177
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0115
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-004
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-004/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:timesten_in-memory_database:7.0.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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