CVE-2008-5120 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Process Software MultiNet finger service (FINGERD) affecting HP OpenVMS 8.3. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted, long request string. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists (EDB-32193), though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openvms:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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