CVE-2008-1984: High severity broadcom secure content manager vulnerability
Published Apr 27, 2008
·Updated
The eTrust Common Services (Transport) Daemon (eCSqdmn) in CA Secure Content Manager 8.0.28000.511 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or CPU consumption) via a malformed packet to TCP port 1882.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Broadcom Secure Content Manager<=8.0.28000.511
Event History
Apr 27, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1984?
CVE-2008-1984 has a moderate severity rating as it can lead to a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1984?
To fix CVE-2008-1984, upgrade to a version of CA Secure Content Manager later than 8.0.28000.511.
3
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-1984?
CVE-2008-1984 is associated with denial of service attacks through malformed packets.
4
Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-1984?
CVE-2008-1984 affects CA Secure Content Manager versions up to and including 8.0.28000.511.
5
Can CVE-2008-1984 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1984 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed packet to TCP port 1882.