CVE-2008-7126: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 31, 2009
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Updated

Integer overflow in osagent.exe in Borland VisiBroker Smart Agent 08.00.00.C1.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet with a large string length value to UDP port 14000, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MicroFocus Visibroker<=08.00.00.c1.03

Event History

Aug 31, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-7126?

CVE-2008-7126 has a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How does CVE-2008-7126 exploit occur?

CVE-2008-7126 exploits an integer overflow in osagent.exe by sending a crafted packet with a large string length value to UDP port 14000.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-7126?

CVE-2008-7126 affects all versions of Borland VisiBroker up to and including 08.00.00.C1.03.

4

How can I mitigate the risks of CVE-2008-7126?

To mitigate CVE-2008-7126, you should upgrade to a fixed version of Borland VisiBroker that addresses this vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-7126?

The impacts of CVE-2008-7126 include denial of service through application crashes and the possibility of executing arbitrary code.

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