CVE-2008-3466

Name: CVE-2008-3466
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-15T00:12:15.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 77.74%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3466 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS) 2000, 2004, and 2006 does not limit RPC access to administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary programs via a crafted SNA RPC message using opcode 1 or 6 to call the CreateProcess function, aka "HIS Command Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 77.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS) 2000, 2004, and 2006 does not limit RPC access to administrative functions, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary programs via a crafted SNA RPC message using opcode 1 or 6 to call the CreateProcess function, aka "HIS Command Execution Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

77.74%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Host Integration Server 2000	All versions
Microsoft	Host Integration Server 2004	All versions
Microsoft	Host Integration Server 2006	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3466?

How severe is CVE-2008-3466?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3466 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 77.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3466?

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Source: NVD / NIST