CVE-2008-0247 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Express servers via a heap-based buffer overflow in the backup 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-2008-0247?
CVE-2008-0247 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Express Backup Server service (dsmsvc.exe) in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) Express 5.3 before 5.3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a large length value.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0247?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Express.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0247?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0247 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-2008-0247 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0247 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4vvc-6vxf-vxg4.