CVE-2008-5177

Name: CVE-2008-5177
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-20T15:30:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5177 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the DtbClsLogin function in Yosemite Backup 8.7 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code on a Linux platform, related to libytlindtb.so; or (2) cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code on a Windows platform, related to ytwindtb.dll; via a long username field during authentication.. EPSS estimates a 16.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the DtbClsLogin function in Yosemite Backup 8.7 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code on a Linux platform, related to libytlindtb.so; or (2) cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code on a Windows platform, related to ytwindtb.dll; via a long username field during authentication.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.86%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Insight-Tech	Yosemite Backup	8.7

References

http://osvdb.org/49743
http://osvdb.org/49744
http://secunia.com/advisories/32262Vendor Advisory
http://www.insight-tech.org/index.php?p=Yosemite-backup-8-7-DtbClsLogin-Buffer-Overflow-VulnerabilityExploit, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.insight-tech.org/xploits/yosemiteStackOverflowExploit.zipExploit, URL Repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32246
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46515
http://osvdb.org/49743
http://osvdb.org/49744
http://secunia.com/advisories/32262Vendor Advisory
http://www.insight-tech.org/index.php?p=Yosemite-backup-8-7-DtbClsLogin-Buffer-Overflow-VulnerabilityExploit, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.insight-tech.org/xploits/yosemiteStackOverflowExploit.zipExploit, URL Repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32246
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46515

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5177?

How severe is CVE-2008-5177?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5177 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5177?

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