First published: Wed May 16 2007(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in the CentennialIPTransferServer service (XFERWAN.EXE), as used by (1) Centennial Discovery 2006 Feature Pack 1, (2) Numara Asset Manager 8.0, and (3) Symantec Discovery 6.5, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings in a crafted TCP packet.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Numara Asset Manager | =8.0 | |
Symantec Discovery | =6.5 | |
Centennial Discovery | =2006_featurepack1 |
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CVE-2007-1173 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2007-1173, ensure that you apply the latest patches and updates provided by the software vendors of the affected applications.
CVE-2007-1173 affects Numara Asset Manager 8.0, Symantec Discovery 6.5, and Centennial Discovery 2006 Feature Pack 1.
Yes, CVE-2007-1173 can be exploited remotely via crafted TCP packets containing long strings.
CVE-2007-1173 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution.