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CVE-2008-5982

UnknownEPSS 7.82%

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CVE-2008-5982 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in BMC PATROL Agent before 3.7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid version number to TCP port 3181, which are not properly handled when writing a log message.. EPSS estimates a 7.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in BMC PATROL Agent before 3.7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid version number to TCP port 3181, which are not properly handled when writing a log message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.82%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BmcPatrol Agent<= 3.7
BmcPatrol Agent3.2
BmcPatrol Agent3.2.3
BmcPatrol Agent3.2.5
BmcPatrol Agent3.2.7
BmcPatrol Agent3.3.00
BmcPatrol Agent3.4.00
BmcPatrol Agent3.4.11

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5982?
Format string vulnerability in BMC PATROL Agent before 3.7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid version number to TCP port 3181, which are not properly handled when writing a log message.
How severe is CVE-2008-5982?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5982 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5982?
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