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CVE-2013-0508

7.6 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM Tivoli Netcool System Service Monitors (SSM) and Application Service Monitors (ASM) 4.0.0 before FP14 and 4.0.1 before FP1 allow context-dependent attackers to exec…

Published Jun 5, 2013ibmCWE-119EPSS 2.97%

Overview

CVE-2013-0508 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_netcool_application_service_monitors. It was published on June 5, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM Tivoli Netcool System Service Monitors (SSM) and Application Service Monitors (ASM) 4.0.0 before FP14 and 4.0.1 before FP1 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a long line in (1) hrfstable.idx, (2) hrdevice.idx, (3) hrstorage.idx, or (4) lotusmapfile in the SSM Config directory, or (5) .manifest.hive in the main agent directory.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update tivoli_netcool_application_service_monitors 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0508?

CVE-2013-0508 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm tivoli_netcool_application_service_monitors. It was published on June 5, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-0508?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, 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-2013-0508?

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

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