Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Tivoli Storage Manager Client | >= 5.1, <= 5.1.8.1 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Storage Manager Express | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32465Third Party Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21322623PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC56773Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497950/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31988PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021122Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2969Third Party Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-071/PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46208Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32465Third Party Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21322623PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC56773Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497950/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31988PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021122Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4801?
CVE-2008-4801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2008-4801?
CVE-2008-4801 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4801?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Client, Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Express.