CVE-2008-7127
First published: Mon Aug 31 2009(Updated: )
osagent.exe in Borland VisiBroker Smart Agent 08.00.00.C1.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted packet with a large string length value to UDP port 14000, which triggers a memory allocation failure that is not properly handled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microfocus Visibroker | <=08.00.00.c1.03 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29213
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/visibroken-adv.txt
- http://osvdb.org/43058
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0748/references
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28084
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-03/0018.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40983
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-7127?
CVE-2008-7127 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7127?
To fix CVE-2008-7127, update to a version of Borland VisiBroker that is later than 08.00.00.C1.03.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-7127 on systems?
CVE-2008-7127 may lead to unexpected crashes of the osagent.exe process, resulting in service downtime.
Which products are affected by CVE-2008-7127?
CVE-2008-7127 impacts Borland VisiBroker versions up to and including 08.00.00.C1.03.
Can CVE-2008-7127 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-7127 can be exploited remotely through crafted packets sent to UDP port 14000.
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