CVE-2008-0401 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 23 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the HTTP server logging functionality.

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-2008-0401?

CVE-2008-0401 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the logging functionality of the HTTP server in IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment (TPMfOSD) before 5.1.0.3 Interim Fix 3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a long method string to port 443/tcp.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0401?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Os Deployment.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0401?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0401 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-2008-0401 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0401 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2007-5763, GHSA-qjhj-mx7w-2r2m.