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CVE-2008-0003

Published Jan 8, 2008 redhat CWE-119

Overview

CVE-2008-0003 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_linux. It was published on January 8, 2008.

Technical Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the PAMBasicAuthenticator::PAMCallback function in OpenPegasus CIM management server (tog-pegasus), when compiled to use PAM and without PEGASUS_USE_PAM_STANDALONE_PROC defined, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5360.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status

References

Ref h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01438409 Ref lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000014.html Ref osvdb.org/40082 Ref secunia.com/advisories/28338 Ref secunia.com/advisories/28462 Ref secunia.com/advisories/29056 Ref secunia.com/advisories/29785 Ref secunia.com/advisories/29986 Ref securitytracker.com/id?1019159 Ref www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-January/001879.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0003?

CVE-2008-0003 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_linux. It was published on January 8, 2008.

How severe is CVE-2008-0003?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0003?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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