CVE-2008-1280: Input Validation

Published Mar 10, 2008
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Updated

Acronis True Image Windows Agent 1.0.0.54 and earlier, included in Acronis True Image Enterprise Server 9.5.0.8072 and the other True Image packages, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed packet to port 9876, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Acronis True Image<=9.5.0.8072
Acronis True Image Windows Agent<=1.0.0.54

Event History

Mar 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1280?

CVE-2008-1280 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service by crashing the application.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1280?

To fix CVE-2008-1280, upgrade to Acronis True Image Enterprise Server version 9.5.0.8073 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2008-1280?

CVE-2008-1280 affects Acronis True Image versions up to and including 9.5.0.8072 and Acronis True Image Windows Agent versions up to and including 1.0.0.54.

4

Can CVE-2008-1280 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-1280 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed packet to port 9876.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1280?

CVE-2008-1280 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a NULL pointer dereference.

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