CVE-2008-4383
CWE-119Published: October 3, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-4383 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-2008-4383 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts