CVE-2008-4052: Buffer Overflow
Stack-based buffer overflow in SMGSHR.EXE in OpenVMS for Integrity Servers 8.2-1, 8.3, and 8.3-1H1 and OpenVMS ALPHA 7.3-2, 8.2, and 8.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4052?
CVE-2008-4052 has a high severity level as it allows local users to perform denial of service attacks or gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4052?
To fix CVE-2008-4052, upgrade to the latest supported version of OpenVMS that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.
What are the affected versions of software by CVE-2008-4052?
CVE-2008-4052 affects OpenVMS versions 7.3-2, 8.2, 8.2-1, 8.3, and 8.3-1H1 on both Alpha and Integrity Servers.
Can CVE-2008-4052 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-4052 is primarily a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by local authenticated users.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-4052?
The potential impacts of CVE-2008-4052 include system crashes and unauthorized privilege escalation.