CVE-2008-1056

Name: CVE-2008-1056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-28T19:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1056 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Symark PowerBroker 2.8 through 5.0.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a long argv[0] string when executing (1) pbrun, (2) pbsh, or (3) pbksh. NOTE: the product is often installed in environments with trust relationships that facilitate subsequent remote compromises.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Symark PowerBroker 2.8 through 5.0.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a long argv[0] string when executing (1) pbrun, (2) pbsh, or (3) pbksh. NOTE: the product is often installed in environments with trust relationships that facilitate subsequent remote compromises.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symark	Powerbroker	2.8
Symark	Powerbroker	3.0
Symark	Powerbroker	3.2
Symark	Powerbroker	3.5
Symark	Powerbroker	4.0
Symark	Powerbroker	5.0
Symark	Powerbroker	5.01

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1056?

How severe is CVE-2008-1056?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1056 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1056?

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Source: NVD / NIST