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CVE-2008-6520

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the SSI filter in Xitami Web Server 2.5c2, and possibly other versions, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly exe…

Published Mar 25, 2009imatixCWE-134EPSS 4.85%

Overview

CVE-2008-6520 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting imatix xitami. It was published on March 25, 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 format string vulnerabilities in the SSI filter in Xitami Web Server 2.5c2, and possibly other versions, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a URI that ends in (1) .ssi, (2) .shtm, or (3) .shtml, which triggers incorrect logging code involving the sendfmt function in the SMT kernel.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from imatix. Update xitami 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

Refwww.bratax.be/advisories/b013.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28603Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41645Refwww.bratax.be/advisories/b013.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28603Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41645

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6520?

CVE-2008-6520 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting imatix xitami. It was published on March 25, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-6520?

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-2008-6520?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from imatix. Update xitami 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-2008-6520?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-6520 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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