CVE-2008-4383: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 3, 2008
·
Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agranet-Emweb embedded management web server in Alcatel OmniSwitch OS7000, OS6600, OS6800, OS6850, and OS9000 Series devices with AoS 5.1 before 5.1.6.463.R02, 5.4 before 5.4.1.429.R01, 6.1.3 before 6.1.3.965.R01, 6.1.5 before 6.1.5.595.R01, and 6.3 before 6.3.1.966.R01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Session cookie.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Alcatel AOS>=5.1<5.1.6.463.r02
Alcatel AOS>=5.4<5.4.1.429.r01
Alcatel AOS>=6.1.3<6.1.3.965.r01
Alcatel AOS>=6.1.5<6.1.5.595.r01
Alcatel AOS>=6.3<6.3.1.966.r01
Alcatel-Lucent Omniswitch=os6600
Alcatel-Lucent Omniswitch=os6800
Alcatel-Lucent Omniswitch=os6850
Alcatel-Lucent Omniswitch=os7000
Alcatel-Lucent Omniswitch=os9000

Event History

Oct 3, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
10:22 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4383?

CVE-2008-4383 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4383?

To mitigate CVE-2008-4383, upgrade the affected Alcatel OmniSwitch devices to the specified patched versions or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4383?

Versions before 5.1.6.463.R02, 5.4.1.429.R01, 6.1.3.965.R01, 6.1.5.595.R01, and 6.3.1.96 of Alcatel OmniSwitch devices are vulnerable to CVE-2008-4383.

4

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2008-4383?

CVE-2008-4383 affects various models within the Alcatel OmniSwitch OS7000, OS6600, OS6800, OS6850, and OS9000 Series.

5

Is CVE-2008-4383 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2008-4383 is remotely exploitable, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.

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