CVE-2007-5082 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 1 Oct 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on CA BrightStor HSM servers via stack-based buffer overflows in the CsAgent service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-5082?

CVE-2007-5082 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor Hierarchical Storage Manager (HSM) before r11.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified CsAgent service commands with certain opcodes, related to missing validation of a length parameter.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5082?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Broadcom Brightstor Hierarchical Storage Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5082?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5082 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-5082 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5082 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-642r-w5cm-5w9c.