# CVE-2008-2474: Buffer overflow in x87 before 3.5.5 in ABB Process Communication Unit 400 (PCU400) 4.4 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-09-29 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in x87 before 3.5.5 in ABB Process Communication Unit 400 (PCU400) 4.4 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet using the (1) IEC60870-5-101 or (2) IEC60870-5-104 communication protocol to the X87 web interface.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496739/100/0/threaded
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4320
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/CTAR-7JTNRX
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31391
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32047
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/343971

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