How severe is CVE-2008-5731?

CVE-2008-5731 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5731 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5731?

CVE-2008-5731 primarily affects Pgp Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5731?

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

When was CVE-2008-5731 published?

CVE-2008-5731 was published on 2008-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5731

CVE-2008-5731 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pgp Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Pgp Desktop
Published: 2008-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The PGPwded device driver (aka PGPwded.sys) in PGP Corporation PGP Desktop 9.0.6 build 6060 and 9.9.0 build 397 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) and possibly gain privileges via a certain METHOD_BUFFERED IOCTL request that overwrites portions of memory, related to a "Driver Collapse." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5731?: The PGPwded device driver (aka PGPwded.sys) in PGP Corporation PGP Desktop 9.0.6 build 6060 and 9.9.0 build 397 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) and possibly gain privileges via a certain METHOD_BUFFERED IOCTL request that overwrites portions of memory, related to a "Driver Collapse." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-5731?: CVE-2008-5731 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5731 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5731?: CVE-2008-5731 primarily affects Pgp Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5731?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5731 published?: CVE-2008-5731 was published on 2008-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:9.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:9.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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