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IBM.Tivoli.PMfOSD.HTTP.Request.Method.Buffer.Overflow

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This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted HTTP request. It allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

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IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment 5.1 3
IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment 5.1 .116
IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment 5.1 .116
IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment 5.1.0.2

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the web site:
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/software/tivoli_support/patches/patches_5.1.0/5.1.0-TIV-TPMOSD-IF0003

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 15356
Created Jul 23, 2009
Updated Nov 15, 2021
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2008-0401
Exploit Prediction Score 81.5%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows, Solaris, Other
Affected App IBM