CVE-2008-0963: Critical severity emc diskxtender vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2008

Updated

Format string vulnerability in EMC DiskXtender MediaStor 6.20.060 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message to the RPC interface.

Affected Software

1 affected component

EMC DiskXtender=6.20.060

Event History

Apr 14, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0963?

CVE-2008-0963 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0963?

To mitigate CVE-2008-0963, upgrade to a patched version of EMC DiskXtender that addresses the format string vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-0963?

CVE-2008-0963 affects remote authenticated users of EMC DiskXtender MediaStor version 6.20.060.

What kind of attack does CVE-2008-0963 enable?

CVE-2008-0963 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system through crafted messages sent to the RPC interface.

Is CVE-2008-0963 exploited in the wild?

There have been indications that CVE-2008-0963 may be targeted by attackers, emphasizing the importance of applying necessary updates.