CVE-2008-4383
CVE-2008-4383 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alcatel Aos 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: Alcatel Aos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agranet-Emweb embedded management web server in Alcatel OmniSwitch OS7000, OS6600, OS6800, OS6850, and OS9000 Series devices with AoS 5.1 before 5.1.6.463.R02, 5.4 before 5.4.1.429.R01, 6.1.3 before 6.1.3.965.R01, 6.1.5 before 6.1.5.595.R01, and 6.3 before 6.3.1.966.R01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Session cookie.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4383?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agranet-Emweb embedded management web server in Alcatel OmniSwitch OS7000, OS6600, OS6800, OS6850, and OS9000 Series devices with AoS 5.1 before 5.1.6.463.R02, 5.4 before 5.4.1.429.R01, 6.1.3 before 6.1.3.965.R01, 6.1.5 before 6.1.5.595.R01, and 6.3 before 6.3.1.966.R01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Session cookie.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4383?
- CVE-2008-4383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4383 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-2008-4383?
- CVE-2008-4383 affects Alcatel Aos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4383?
- 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-2008-4383 published?
- CVE-2008-4383 was published on 2008-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31435
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4347
- http://www.layereddefense.com/alcatel12aug.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495343/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30652
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020657
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2346
- http://www1.alcatel-lucent.com/psirt/statements/2008002/OmniSwitch.htm
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44400
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:alcatel:aos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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