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CVE-2008-4828

UnknownEPSS 71.47%

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CVE-2008-4828 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in dsmagent.exe in the Remote Agent Service in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.2, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.4, and 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.1.96, and the TSM Express client 5.3.3.0 through 5.3.6.4, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a request packet that is not properly parsed by an unspecified "generic string handling function" or (2) a crafted NodeName in a dicuGetIdentifyRequest request packet, related to the (a) Web GUI and (b) Java GUI.. EPSS estimates a 71.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in dsmagent.exe in the Remote Agent Service in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.2, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.4, and 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.1.96, and the TSM Express client 5.3.3.0 through 5.3.6.4, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a request packet that is not properly parsed by an unspecified "generic string handling function" or (2) a crafted NodeName in a dicuGetIdentifyRequest request packet, related to the (a) Web GUI and (b) Java GUI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
71.47%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.1.8.0
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.1.8.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.2.5.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.2.5.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.2.5.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.3.5.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.3.5.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.3.6.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.3.6.4
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.4
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.4.1.1
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.4.1.2
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Client5.4.1.96
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Express5.3
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Express5.3.3.0
IbmTivoli Storage Manager Express5.3.6.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4828?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in dsmagent.exe in the Remote Agent Service in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.2, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.4, and 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.1.96, and the TSM Express client 5.3.3.0 through 5.3.6.4, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a request packet that is not properly parsed by an unspecified "generic string handling function" or (2) a crafted NodeName in a dicuGetIdentifyRequest request packet, related to the (a) Web GUI and (b) Java GUI.
How severe is CVE-2008-4828?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4828 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 71.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4828?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST