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CVE-2008-5408

9.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the data management protocol in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d) builds 6235 and 7170, 12.0 build 1364, and 12.5 build 2213 allows remote authenticated use…

Published Dec 10, 2008symantecCWE-119EPSS 4.48%

Overview

CVE-2008-5408 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec backup_exec_for_windows_server. It was published on December 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the data management protocol in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d) builds 6235 and 7170, 12.0 build 1364, and 12.5 build 2213 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: this can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers by leveraging CVE-2008-5407.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update backup_exec_for_windows_server 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/32810Refsecurityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.11.19.htmlRefseer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/314528.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32346Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021246Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3209Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46731Refsecunia.com/advisories/32810Refsecurityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.11.19.htmlRefseer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/314528.htm

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5408?

CVE-2008-5408 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec backup_exec_for_windows_server. It was published on December 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5408?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5408?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update backup_exec_for_windows_server 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-2008-5408?

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