CVE-2008-1491
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-1491 impacting asus remote_console. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | asus / remote_console |
| Affected Versions | 2.0.0.19 |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-119 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-1491 impacting asus remote_console.
id: cve-2008-1491
info:
name: asus remote_console - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: unknown
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-1491 affecting asus remote_console.
Evaluation: Stack-based buffer overflow in the DPC Proxy server (DpcProxy.exe) in ASUS Remote Console (aka ARC or ASMB3) 2.0.0.19 and 2.0.0.24 allows remote attac...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-1491
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
cvss-score: 10.0
cve-id: CVE-2008-1491
cwe-id: CWE-119
tags: cve,cve-2008-1491,asus,remote_console,unknown
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "remote_console"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-1491
# Target: asus remote_console | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-1491 (asus remote_console)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against asus remote_console scope (2.0.0.19).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-1491
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install remote_console 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade remote_console 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update remote_console
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i remote_console 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i remote_console
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2008-1491 in asus remote_console?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update asus remote_console packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-1491?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-1491?
CVE-2008-1491 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.