CVE-2008-3947 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 5 Sep 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can gain privileges in OpenVMS Alpha via a long command line in the DCL CLI.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-3947?

CVE-2008-3947 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Sep 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DCL (aka the CLI) in OpenVMS Alpha 8.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3947?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Openvms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3947?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3947 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-3947 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3947 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h869-6f3g-rg4p.