HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-4801
CRITICAL

CVE-2008-4801

CWE-119Published: October 31, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Data Protection for SQL CAD service (aka dsmcat.exe) in the Client Acceptor Daemon (CAD) and the scheduler in the Backup-Archive client 5.1.0.0 through 5.1.8.1, 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.5.2, 5.3.0.0 through 5.3.6.1, 5.4.0.0 through 5.4.2.2, and 5.5.0.0 through 5.5.0.91 in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM); and the Backup-Archive client in TSM Express; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a large amount of crafted data to a TCP port.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-4801 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

IBM2 product(s)
tivoli storage manager clienttivoli storage manager express
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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GitHub PoC Search
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21322623
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31988
PATCHhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-071/
PATCHhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21322623
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31988
PATCHhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-071/
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32465
ADVISORYhttp://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC56773
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497950/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021122
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2969
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46208
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32465
ADVISORYhttp://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC56773
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497950/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021122
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2969
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46208

All References (18)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/32465Third Party Advisory
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21322623Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC56773Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497950/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31988Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021122Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2969Third Party Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-071/Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46208Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32465Third Party Advisory
→
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21322623Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC56773Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497950/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31988Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021122Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-4801
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 31, 2008

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

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CVE-2008-2541
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CVE-2008-2786
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-4801 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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