CVE-2008-1661 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted authentication request in HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring.
- 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-2008-1661?
CVE-2008-1661 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in DoubleTake.exe in HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring (SWSM) before 4.5 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted encoded authentication request.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1661?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Storageworks Storage Mirroring.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1661?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1661 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-2008-1661 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1661 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4pmx-r8q4-w4vq.