CVE-2008-3542

Name: CVE-2008-3542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-02T18:18:05.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in HP Insight Diagnostics before 7.9.1.2402 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 3.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Insight Diagnostics before 7.9.1.2402 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.46%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Insight Diagnostics	< 7.9.1.2402

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122271894520640&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32061Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4346Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31479Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020953Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2695Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45506Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122271894520640&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32061Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4346Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31479Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020953Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2695Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45506Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3542?

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Insight Diagnostics before 7.9.1.2402 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2008-3542?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3542 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3542?

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-2008-3542?

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Source: NVD / NIST