Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Symark PowerBroker 2.8 through 5.0.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a long argv[0] string when executing (1) pbrun, (2) pbsh, or (3) pbksh. NOTE: the product is often installed in environments with trust relationships that facilitate subsequent remote compromises.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symark | Powerbroker | 2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29111Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2008_symarkpb.pdfExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28015Patch
- http://www.symark.com/support/PBFeb2008Announcement.htmlPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40872
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29111Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2008_symarkpb.pdfExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28015Patch
- http://www.symark.com/support/PBFeb2008Announcement.htmlPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40872
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1056?
CVE-2008-1056 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Symark PowerBroker 2.8 through 5.0.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a long argv[0] string when executing (1) pbrun, (2) pbsh, or (3) pbksh. NOTE: th...
How severe is CVE-2008-1056?
CVE-2008-1056 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1056?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symark Powerbroker.