CVE-2008-3820

Name: CVE-2008-3820
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-22T18:30:03.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3820 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Security Manager 3.1 and 3.2 before 3.2.2, when Cisco IPS Event Viewer (IEV) is used, exposes TCP ports used by the MySQL daemon and IEV server, which allows remote attackers to obtain "root access" to IEV via unspecified use of TCP sessions to these ports.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Security Manager 3.1 and 3.2 before 3.2.2, when Cisco IPS Event Viewer (IEV) is used, exposes TCP ports used by the MySQL daemon and IEV server, which allows remote attackers to obtain "root access" to IEV via unspecified use of TCP sessions to these ports.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Security Manager	All versions
Cisco	Security Manager	3.1
Cisco	Security Manager	3.1.1
Cisco	Security Manager	3.2
Cisco	Security Manager	3.2.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3820?

How severe is CVE-2008-3820?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3820 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3820?

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