CVE-2008-0640

Name: CVE-2008-0640
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-08T02:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0640 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 1.1 before 1.1 patch 2, 2.0.0, and 2.0.1 does not authenticate connections between the console and the Ghost Management Agent, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified RPC requests in conjunction with ARP spoofing.. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 1.1 before 1.1 patch 2, 2.0.0, and 2.0.1 does not authenticate connections between the console and the Ghost Management Agent, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified RPC requests in conjunction with ARP spoofing.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.93%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Ghost Solutions Suite	1.1
Symantec	Ghost Solutions Suite	2.0.0
Symantec	Ghost Solutions Suite	2.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0640?

How severe is CVE-2008-0640?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0640 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0640?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST