How severe is CVE-2011-3169?

CVE-2011-3169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3169?

CVE-2011-3169 primarily affects Hp Tcp Ip Services Openvms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3169?

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

When was CVE-2011-3169 published?

CVE-2011-3169 was published on 2011-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3169

CVE-2011-3169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Tcp Ip Services Openvms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Tcp Ip Services Openvms
Published: 2011-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the SMTP service implementation in HP TCP/IP Services 5.6 and 5.7 for OpenVMS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3169?: Unspecified vulnerability in the SMTP service implementation in HP TCP/IP Services 5.6 and 5.7 for OpenVMS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-3169?: CVE-2011-3169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3169?: CVE-2011-3169 primarily affects Hp Tcp Ip Services Openvms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3169 published?: CVE-2011-3169 was published on 2011-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:tcp_ip_services_openvms:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:tcp_ip_services_openvms:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Hp Tcp Ip Services Openvms

CVE-2014-7880 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the POP implementation in HP OpenVMS TCP/IP 5.7 before ECO5 allow remote…
CVE-2011-3168 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): Unspecified vulnerability in the POP and IMAP service implementations in HP TCP/IP Services 5.6 and 5.7 for OpenVMS…

All CVEs affecting Hp Tcp Ip Services Openvms →