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Published 2008-07-14 23:41:00
Updated 2021-07-23 15:12:11
Source MITRE
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-3173

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.72%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 78 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2008-3173

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
6.8
MEDIUM AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.6
6.4
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2008-3173

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2008-3173

Products affected by CVE-2008-3173

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