CVE-2008-2157: Input Validation
Published May 29, 2008
·Updated
robotd in the Library Manager in EMC AlphaStor 3.1 SP1 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an unspecified string field in a packet to TCP port 3500.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Emc Corporation Alphastor=3.1_sp1
Event History
May 29, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2157?
CVE-2008-2157 is rated as High severity due to its potential for remote command execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-2157?
To fix CVE-2008-2157, it is recommended to upgrade EMC AlphaStor to a patched version released after 3.1 SP1.
3
What impact does CVE-2008-2157 have on EMC AlphaStor?
CVE-2008-2157 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on systems running EMC AlphaStor 3.1 SP1.
4
Is CVE-2008-2157 relevant for all users of EMC AlphaStor?
CVE-2008-2157 is specifically relevant for users running EMC AlphaStor version 3.1 SP1.
5
What should I do if I am unable to patch CVE-2008-2157?
If patching is not possible for CVE-2008-2157, disabling the service that listens on TCP port 3500 is advised as a temporary mitigation.