Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 12, 2008· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2008-0247
CVE-2008-0247
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Express Backup Server service (dsmsvc.exe) in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) Express 5.3 before 5.3.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a large length value.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=5.3
- (no CPE)range: <5.3.7.3
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
8- secunia.com/advisories/28440nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wssnvdPatch
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/27235nvdPatch
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0106nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486270/100/0/threadednvd
- www.securitytracker.com/idnvd
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-001.htmlnvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39604nvd
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