CVE-2008-1280: Input Validation
First published: Mon Mar 10 2008(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Acronis True Image | <=9.5.0.8072 | |
| Acronis True Image | <=1.0.0.54 |
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Reference Links
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/acroagent-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29306
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28169
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0812/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41070
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489362/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2008-1280 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1280 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed packet to port 9876.
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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