CVE-2008-3684
CWE-119Published: October 22, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in aws_tmxn.exe in the Admin Agent service in the server in EMC Documentum ApplicationXtender Workflow, possibly 5.40 SP1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packet data to TCP port 2606.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-3684 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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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-3684 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts