CVE-2008-3940

N/A Unknown
Published: September 05, 2008 Modified: April 23, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://deathrow.vistech.net/DEFCON16/VMS.PDF
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/31587
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30948
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2463
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44752
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://deathrow.vistech.net/DEFCON16/VMS.PDF
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://secunia.com/advisories/31587
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30948
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2463
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44752
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
24th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-134

Affected Vendors

hp

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