CVE-2008-1491: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 25, 2008
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in the DPC Proxy server (DpcProxy.exe) in ASUS Remote Console (aka ARC or ASMB3) 2.0.0.19 and 2.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to TCP port 623.
Affected Software
2 affected components
ASUS Remote Console=2.0.0.24
ASUS Remote Console=2.0.0.19
Event History
Mar 25, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1491?
CVE-2008-1491 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1491?
To fix CVE-2008-1491, update ASUS Remote Console to version 2.0.0.24 or later.
3
What is affected by CVE-2008-1491?
CVE-2008-1491 affects ASUS Remote Console versions 2.0.0.19 and 2.0.0.24.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1491?
CVE-2008-1491 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2008-1491 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1491 can be exploited remotely through TCP port 623.