Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2008-4801

10.0 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Data Protection for SQL CAD service (aka dsmcat.exe) in the Client Acceptor Daemon (CAD) and the scheduler in the Backup-Archive client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.1, 5.…

Published Oct 31, 2008ibmCWE-119EPSS 11.38%

Overview

CVE-2008-4801 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager_client. It was published on October 31, 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Data Protection for SQL CAD service (aka dsmcat.exe) in the Client Acceptor Daemon (CAD) and the scheduler in the Backup-Archive client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.1, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.2, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.1, 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.2.2, and 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.0.91 in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM); and the Backup-Archive client in TSM Express; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a large amount of crafted data to a TCP port.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_storage_manager_client 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibmtivoli_storage_manager_client5.1Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/32465Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21322623Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC56773Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497950/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31988Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021122Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2969Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-071/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46208Refsecunia.com/advisories/32465

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4801?

CVE-2008-4801 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager_client. It was published on October 31, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4801?

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-2008-4801?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_storage_manager_client 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-2008-4801?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4801 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.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2008

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999