CVE-2008-3289

Name: CVE-2008-3289
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-24T17:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3289 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 sends the password hash in cleartext at an unspecified point, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 5.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 sends the password hash in cleartext at an unspecified point, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted packet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.24%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Storcentric	Retrospect Backup Client	7.5.116

References

http://kb.dantz.com/display/2/articleDirect/index.asp?aid=9692&r=0.5160639Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/31186Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4025Third Party Advisory
http://www.fortiguardcenter.com/advisory/FGA-2008-16.htmlBroken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494560/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30308Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2150/referencesBroken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43930Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://kb.dantz.com/display/2/articleDirect/index.asp?aid=9692&r=0.5160639Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/31186Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4025Third Party Advisory
http://www.fortiguardcenter.com/advisory/FGA-2008-16.htmlBroken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494560/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30308Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2150/referencesBroken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43930Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 24, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3289?

EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 sends the password hash in cleartext at an unspecified point, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted packet.

How severe is CVE-2008-3289?

CVE-2008-3289 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3289?

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-2008-3289?

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Source: NVD / NIST