CVE-2008-5982 Other in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 27 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on BMC PATROL Agent by sending malicious format string specifiers to TCP port 3181.

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-2008-5982?

CVE-2008-5982 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in BMC PATROL Agent before 3.7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an invalid version number to TCP port 3181, which are not properly handled when writing a log message.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5982?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bmc Patrol Agent.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5982?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5982 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-5982 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5982 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3mj-758w-78mm.