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CVE-2008-1157

10.0 · HIGH

Cisco CiscoWorks Internetwork Performance Monitor (IPM) 2.6 creates a process that executes a command shell and listens on a randomly chosen TCP port, which allows remote attackers to execute arbit…

Published Mar 14, 2008ciscoCWE-20EPSS 20.67%

Overview

CVE-2008-1157 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ciscoworks_internetwork_performance_monitor. It was published on March 14, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco CiscoWorks Internetwork Performance Monitor (IPM) 2.6 creates a process that executes a command shell and listens on a randomly chosen TCP port, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ciscoworks_internetwork_performance_monitor to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/29376Refwww.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20080313-ipm.shtmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28249Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019611Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0876/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41208Refsecunia.com/advisories/29376Refwww.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20080313-ipm.shtmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28249Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019611

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1157?

CVE-2008-1157 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ciscoworks_internetwork_performance_monitor. It was published on March 14, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1157?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1157?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ciscoworks_internetwork_performance_monitor to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-1157?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1157 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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