Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-1661 is a remote code execution flaw in HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring before 4.5 SP2. A malicious authentication request could overflow memory in DoubleTake.exe and let an attacker run code on the affected system. Exposure is likely limited to legacy HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring deployments, especially systems where the service is reachable over internal or external networks. Treat as a priority if legacy StorageWorks Storage Mirroring remains in use. Remote code execution in replication infrastructure can affect availability and recovery operations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring to 4.5 SP2 or later where applicable.; Confirm current vendor guidance for unsupported or successor products.; Restrict network access to Storage Mirroring services to trusted hosts only..
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- hp-storageworks-unspecified-code-execution(42810)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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