CVE-2008-5120

N/A Unknown
Published: November 18, 2008 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4602
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495207/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30589
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4602
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495207/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30589
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
25.9%
96th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

hp

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