CVE-2008-3338
CWE-119Published: August 13, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple buffer overflows in TIBCO Hawk (1) AMI C library (libtibhawkami) and (2) Hawk HMA (tibhawkhma), as used in TIBCO Hawk before 4.8.1; Runtime Agent (TRA) before 5.6.0; iProcess Engine 10.3.0 through 10.6.2 and 11.0.0; and Mainframe Service Tracker before 1.1.0 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted message.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-3338 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-3338 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts