CVE-2008-4801: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 30 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Data Protection for SQL CAD service (aka dsmcat.exe) in the Client Acceptor Daemon (CAD) and the scheduler in the Backup-Archive client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.1, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.2, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.1, 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.2.2, and 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.0.91 in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM); and the Backup-Archive client in TSM Express; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a large amount of crafted data to a TCP port.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Express | ||
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | >=5.1<=5.1.8.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | >=5.2<=5.2.5.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | >=5.3<=5.3.6.1 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | >=5.4<=5.4.2.2 | |
| IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client | >=5.5.0.0<=5.5.0.91 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-071/
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC56773
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32465
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31988
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21322623
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021122
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2969
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46208
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497950/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4801?
CVE-2008-4801 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4801?
To fix CVE-2008-4801, upgrade to a patched version of the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client that resolves this buffer overflow issue.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-4801?
CVE-2008-4801 affects IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Client versions from 5.1.0.0 through 5.5.0.91.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2008-4801?
CVE-2008-4801 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the Data Protection for SQL CAD service.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2008-4801?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2008-4801, and applying the patch is the recommended mitigation.
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