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CVE-2008-5177

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the DtbClsLogin function in Yosemite Backup 8.7 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code on a Linux platform, related to libytlindtb.so; or (2) cause a d…

Published Nov 20, 2008insight-techCWE-119EPSS 16.86%

Overview

CVE-2008-5177 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting insight-tech yosemite_backup. It was published on November 20, 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the DtbClsLogin function in Yosemite Backup 8.7 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code on a Linux platform, related to libytlindtb.so; or (2) cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code on a Windows platform, related to ytwindtb.dll; via a long username field during authentication.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from insight-tech. Update yosemite_backup 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/49743Refosvdb.org/49744Refsecunia.com/advisories/32262Refwww.insight-tech.org/index.php?p=Yosemite-backup-8-7-DtbClsLogin-Buffer-Overflow-VulnerabilityRefwww.insight-tech.org/xploits/yosemiteStackOverflowExploit.zipRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32246Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46515Refosvdb.org/49743Refosvdb.org/49744Refsecunia.com/advisories/32262

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5177?

CVE-2008-5177 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting insight-tech yosemite_backup. It was published on November 20, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5177?

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-2008-5177?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from insight-tech. Update yosemite_backup 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-2008-5177?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5177 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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