CVE-2008-0962
CVE-2008-0962 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Diskxtender with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Emc Diskxtender
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the File System Manager for EMC DiskXtender 6.20.060 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to the RPC interface.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0962?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the File System Manager for EMC DiskXtender 6.20.060 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to the RPC interface.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0962?
- CVE-2008-0962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0962 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0962?
- CVE-2008-0962 affects Emc Diskxtender. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0962?
- 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-2008-0962 published?
- CVE-2008-0962 was published on 2008-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=684
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29778
- http://www.osvdb.org/44418
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28728
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019828
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1198/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41774
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:emc:diskxtender:6.20.060:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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