CVE-2008-1855: Medium severity mcafee common management agent vulnerability
FrameworkService.exe in McAfee Common Management Agent (CMA) 3.6.0.574 Patch 3 and earlier, as used by ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and ProtectionPilot (PrP), allows remote attackers to corrupt memory and cause a denial of service (CMA Framework service crash) via a long invalid method in requests for the /spin//AVClient//AVClient.csp URI, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5274.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1855?
CVE-2008-1855 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1855?
To fix CVE-2008-1855, update McAfee Common Management Agent to a version newer than 3.6.0.574 Patch 3.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1855?
CVE-2008-1855 affects McAfee Common Management Agent versions up to and including 3.6.0.574.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-1855?
CVE-2008-1855 allows remote attackers to exploit memory corruption and cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-1855?
There are no specific workarounds available for CVE-2008-1855, so updating the software is recommended.