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CVE-2008-1667

7.8 · HIGH

The Probe Builder Service (aka PBOVISServer.exe) in European Performance Systems (EPS) Probe Builder 2.2 before A.02.20.901, as used in HP OpenView Internet Services (OVIS) on Windows, allows remot…

Published Jul 29, 2008epsCWE-189EPSS 3.07%

Overview

CVE-2008-1667 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting eps probe_builder. It was published on July 29, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Probe Builder Service (aka PBOVISServer.exe) in European Performance Systems (EPS) Probe Builder 2.2 before A.02.20.901, as used in HP OpenView Internet Services (OVIS) on Windows, allows remote attackers to kill arbitrary processes via a process ID number in an unspecified opcode.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eps. Update probe_builder to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=728Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121726629109585&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/31278Refsecunia.com/advisories/31282Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4054Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30403Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020568Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2227/referencesRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2228/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44041

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1667?

CVE-2008-1667 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting eps probe_builder. It was published on July 29, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1667?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1667?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eps. Update probe_builder to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-1667?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1667 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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