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CVE-2008-4828

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in dsmagent.exe in the Remote Agent Service in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.2, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.…

Published May 5, 2009ibmCWE-119EPSS 71.47%

Overview

CVE-2008-4828 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager_client. It was published on May 5, 2009 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

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in dsmagent.exe in the Remote Agent Service in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.2, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.4, and 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.1.96, and the TSM Express client 5.3.3.0 through 5.3.6.4, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a request packet that is not properly parsed by an unspecified "generic string handling function" or (2) a crafted NodeName in a dicuGetIdentifyRequest request packet, related to the (a) Web GUI and (b) Java GUI.

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

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References

Refosvdb.org/54231Refosvdb.org/54232Refsecunia.com/advisories/32604Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2008-55/Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21384389Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC59513Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503182/100/0/threadedRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1235Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50327Refosvdb.org/54231

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4828?

CVE-2008-4828 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_storage_manager_client. It was published on May 5, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4828?

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-2008-4828?

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-2008-4828?

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