Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in dsmagent.exe in the Remote Agent Service in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.2, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.4, and 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.1.96, and the TSM Express client 5.3.3.0 through 5.3.6.4, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a request packet that is not properly parsed by an unspecified "generic string handling function" or (2) a crafted NodeName in a dicuGetIdentifyRequest request packet, related to the (a) Web GUI and (b) Java GUI.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Tivoli Storage Manager Client | 5.1 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Storage Manager Express | 5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/54231
- http://osvdb.org/54232
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32604
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-55/Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21384389PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC59513PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503182/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1235
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50327
- http://osvdb.org/54231
- http://osvdb.org/54232
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32604
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-55/Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21384389PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC59513PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4828?
CVE-2008-4828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in dsmagent.exe in the Remote Agent Service in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.2, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.3, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6...
How severe is CVE-2008-4828?
CVE-2008-4828 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-2008-4828?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Client, Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Express.