CVE-2008-0247
CVE-2008-0247 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Express
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0247?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0247?
- CVE-2008-0247 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0247 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0247?
- CVE-2008-0247 affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0247?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0247 published?
- CVE-2008-0247 was published on 2008-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28440
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21291536
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486270/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27235
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019182
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0106
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-001.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39604
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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