CVE-2008-5177 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Yosemite Backup 8.7, specifically within the DtbClsLogin function, affecting both Linux and Windows platforms. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service by supplying an overly long username during authentication. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, a public exploit (EDB-32578) exists, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:insight-tech:yosemite_backup:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.