How severe is CVE-2008-6219?

CVE-2008-6219 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6219?

CVE-2008-6219 primarily affects Emc Networker Client. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6219?

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-2008-6219 published?

CVE-2008-6219 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6219

CVE-2008-6219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Networker Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Emc Networker Client
Published: 2009-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

nsrexecd.exe in multiple EMC Networker products including EMC NetWorker Server, Storage Node, and Client 7.3.x and 7.4, 7.4.1, 7.4.2, Client and Storage Node for Open VMS 7.3.2 ECO6 and earlier, Module for Microsoft Exchange 5.1 and earlier, Module for Microsoft Applications 2.0 and earlier, Module for Meditech 2.0 and earlier, and PowerSnap 2.4 SP1 and earlier does not properly control the allocation of memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via multiple crafted RPC requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6219?: nsrexecd.exe in multiple EMC Networker products including EMC NetWorker Server, Storage Node, and Client 7.3.x and 7.4, 7.4.1, 7.4.2, Client and Storage Node for Open VMS 7.3.2 ECO6 and earlier, Module for Microsoft Exchange 5.1 and earlier, Module for Microsoft Applications 2.0 and earlier, Module for Meditech 2.0 and earlier, and PowerSnap 2.4 SP1 and earlier does not properly control the allocation of memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via multiple crafted RPC requests.
How severe is CVE-2008-6219?: CVE-2008-6219 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6219?: CVE-2008-6219 primarily affects Emc Networker Client. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6219?: 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-2008-6219 published?: CVE-2008-6219 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_client:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_client:*:eco6:open_vms:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_client:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_client:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_client:7.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module:*:-:meditech:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module:*:-:microsoft_applications:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module:*:-:microsoft_exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_powersnap:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_server:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_server:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_server:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_server:7.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_storage_node:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_storage_node:*:eco6:open_vms:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_storage_node:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_storage_node:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_storage_node:7.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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