Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 28, 2008· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2008-1056
CVE-2008-1056
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Symark PowerBroker 2.8 through 5.0.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a long argv[0] string when executing (1) pbrun, (2) pbsh, or (3) pbksh. NOTE: the product is often installed in environments with trust relationships that facilitate subsequent remote compromises.
Affected products
8cpe:2.3:a:symark:powerbroker:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 7 more
- cpe:2.3:a:symark:powerbroker:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symark:powerbroker:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symark:powerbroker:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symark:powerbroker:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symark:powerbroker:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symark:powerbroker:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symark:powerbroker:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 2.8 - 5.0.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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