CVE-2007-1365: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Mar 10 2007(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in kern/uipc_mbuf2.c in OpenBSD 3.9 and 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via fragmented IPv6 packets due to "incorrect mbuf handling for ICMP6 packets." NOTE: this was originally reported as a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenBSD | =3.9 | |
| OpenBSD | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata39.html#m_dup1
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata40.html#m_dup1
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017735
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=1703
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22901
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017744
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24490
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/986425
- http://www.osvdb.org/33050
- http://marc.info/?l=openbsd-cvs&m=117252151023868&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1365?
CVE-2007-1365 is considered a critical vulnerability due to potential remote code execution capabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1365?
To mitigate CVE-2007-1365, upgrade to OpenBSD versions 4.1 or later.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2007-1365?
CVE-2007-1365 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through malformed fragmented IPv6 packets.
Which versions of OpenBSD are affected by CVE-2007-1365?
CVE-2007-1365 affects OpenBSD versions 3.9 and 4.0.
What is the nature of the flaw described in CVE-2007-1365?
CVE-2007-1365 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by incorrect handling of mbuf in ICMP6 packets.
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