CVE-2008-5120 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Process Software MultiNet finger service (aka FINGERD) for HP OpenVMS 8.3 allows remote attackers to exe…
published 2008-11-18 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5099
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 9.9%
- EPSS 9.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Process Software MultiNet finger service (aka FINGERD) for HP OpenVMS 8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request string.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-32193)
- Published
Exploit prediction
9.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-32193 OpenVms 8.3 Finger Service - Stack Buffer Overflow dos, 2008-08-07
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/495207/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4602
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30589
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5120
- NVD CVE-2008-5120
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