CVE-2008-5408

Name: CVE-2008-5408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-10T06:44:42.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the data management protocol in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d) builds 6235 and 7170, 12.0 build 1364, and 12.5 build 2213 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: this can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers by leveraging CVE-2008-5407.. EPSS estimates a 4.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the data management protocol in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11.0 (aka 11d) builds 6235 and 7170, 12.0 build 1364, and 12.5 build 2213 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: this can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers by leveraging CVE-2008-5407.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.48%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Symantec	Backup Exec For Windows Server	11d	11.0.6235
Symantec	Backup Exec For Windows Server	12.0	12.0.1364
Symantec	Backup Exec For Windows Server	12.5	12.5.2213

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/32810Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.11.19.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/314528.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32346Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021246
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3209
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46731
http://secunia.com/advisories/32810Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.11.19.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/314528.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32346Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021246
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3209
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46731

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5408?

How severe is CVE-2008-5408?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5408?

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