CVE-2008-2122

Name: CVE-2008-2122
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-05-09T15:20:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2122 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Rational Build Forge 7.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a port scan, which spawns multiple bfagent server processes that attempt to read data from closed sockets.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Rational Build Forge 7.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a port scan, which spawns multiple bfagent server processes that attempt to read data from closed sockets.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Build Forge	7.0.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/30081Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21303877Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29036Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019964Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1427/referencesBroken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42173Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/30081Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21303877Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29036Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019964Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1427/referencesBroken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42173Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2122?

How severe is CVE-2008-2122?

CVE-2008-2122 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2122?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-2122?

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Source: NVD / NIST