CVE-2008-5419: Stack-based buffer overflow in SAN Manager Master Agent service (aka msragent.exe) in EMC Control Center 5....

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old remote code execution flaw in EMC Control Center’s SAN Manager Master Agent. If the vulnerable management service is still running and reachable, an attacker could potentially take control of that server. The main business risk is compromise of legacy storage management infrastructure. Likely limited to legacy environments still running EMC Control Center 5.2 SP5 or 6.0. Exposure is highest where msragent.exe is reachable from user networks, partner links, or the internet. Modern environments may have no exposure if EMC Control Center has been retired. Prioritize if EMC Control Center 5.2 SP5 or 6.0 still exists in production or connected management networks. Remote code execution against storage management infrastructure can create outsized operational impact, but urgency depends on confirming legacy product presence and service reachability. Mitigation focus: Check Dell/EMC vendor guidance for supported fixes or replacement paths.; Retire or upgrade EMC Control Center 5.2 SP5 and 6.0 where present.; Restrict access to the SAN Manager Master Agent service to trusted management hosts..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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