CVE-2008-5445: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Jan 14 2009(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Backup component in Oracle Secure Backup 10.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue is a denial of service in observiced.exe via malformed private Protocol data that triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Secure Backup | =10.2.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33177
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33525
- http://www.fortiguardcenter.com/advisory/FGA-2009-02.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0115
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2009-097901.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500113/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5445?
CVE-2008-5445 is classified as a vulnerability that can affect the availability of Oracle Secure Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5445?
To fix CVE-2008-5445, upgrade Oracle Secure Backup to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Oracle Secure Backup are affected by CVE-2008-5445?
CVE-2008-5445 specifically affects Oracle Secure Backup version 10.2.0.2.
Can CVE-2008-5445 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5445 allows remote attackers to potentially impact the availability of the affected software.
Is there a known public exploit for CVE-2008-5445?
There are no detailed public exploit examples for CVE-2008-5445, but it is acknowledged as a vulnerability affecting Oracle Secure Backup.
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