What is the severity of CVE-2008-2709?

CVE-2008-2709 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service conditions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2709?

To mitigate CVE-2008-2709, ensure your IBM OS/400 is updated to versions that have addressed this flaw.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-2709?

Local users of IBM OS/400 V5R4M0, V5R4M5, and V6R1M0 are at risk due to this vulnerability.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2008-2709?

CVE-2008-2709 allows for a buffer overflow attack that can result in task halts and main storage dumps.

What are the affected software versions for CVE-2008-2709?

The affected versions include IBM OS/400 V5R4M0, V5R4M5, and V6R1M0.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-2709

medium

4.7

CWE

119

16/6/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2709: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jun 16 2008(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the BrSmRcvAndCheck function in the RCHMGR module on IBM OS/400 V5R4M0, V5R4M5, and V6R1M0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (task halt and main storage dump) via unspecified vectors involving the running of diagnostics on a modem port. NOTE: there might be limited attack scenarios.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM OS/400	=v5r4m0
IBM OS/400	=v5r4m5
IBM OS/400	=v6r1m0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2709?
CVE-2008-2709 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2709?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2709, ensure your IBM OS/400 is updated to versions that have addressed this flaw.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-2709?
Local users of IBM OS/400 V5R4M0, V5R4M5, and V6R1M0 are at risk due to this vulnerability.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2008-2709?
CVE-2008-2709 allows for a buffer overflow attack that can result in task halts and main storage dumps.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2008-2709?
The affected versions include IBM OS/400 V5R4M0, V5R4M5, and V6R1M0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2709?
CVE-2008-2709 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2709?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2709, ensure your IBM OS/400 is updated to versions that have addressed this flaw.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-2709?
Local users of IBM OS/400 V5R4M0, V5R4M5, and V6R1M0 are at risk due to this vulnerability.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2008-2709?
CVE-2008-2709 allows for a buffer overflow attack that can result in task halts and main storage dumps.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2008-2709?
The affected versions include IBM OS/400 V5R4M0, V5R4M5, and V6R1M0.