CVE-2008-3940

Description

Format string vulnerability in the finger client in HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS 5.x allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in a (1) .plan or (2) .project file.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/31587 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2463 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44752 vdb entry
http://deathrow.vistech.net/DEFCON16/VMS.PDF
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30948 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3940?
CVE-2008-3940 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-3940?
To fix CVE-2008-3940, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-3940 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-3940 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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