PatchTheCVECVE-2008-0211: Unspecified vulnerability in the BIOS F.04 through F.11 for the HP Compaq Business Notebook PC allows local us
CVE-2008-0211 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting 2210 series bios, 2510 series bios, 2710 series bios. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Unspecified vulnerability in the BIOS F.04 through F.11 for the HP Compaq Business Notebook PC allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.9 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 76%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2008-03-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2008-0211?
2210 series bios: upgrade to newer than f.04; 2510 series bios: upgrade to newer than f.08; 2710 series bios: upgrade to newer than f.0d. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-0211 being exploited?
CVE-2008-0211 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2008-0211 affect?
CVE-2008-0211 affects 2210 series bios, 2510 series bios, 2710 series bios. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). Unspecified vulnerability in the BIOS F.04 through F.11 for the HP Compaq Business Notebook PC allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How urgent is CVE-2008-0211?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.