CVE-2007-1547: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Mar 20 2007(Updated: )
The ReadRequestFromClient function in server/os/io.c in Network Audio System (NAS) before 1.8a SVN 237 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via multiple simultaneous connections, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrake Linux | =2007 | |
| radscan Network Audio System | =1.8a | |
| Mandrake Linux | =2007 |
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Reference Links
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/nasbugs-adv.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23017
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24527
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1273
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:065
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-446-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24601
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24628
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24638
- http://www.radscan.com/nas/HISTORY
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017822
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200704-20.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24980
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0997
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33059
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464606/30/7230/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1547?
CVE-2007-1547 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1547?
To fix CVE-2007-1547, upgrade to Network Audio System version 1.8a SVN 238 or later, which patches this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-1547?
CVE-2007-1547 affects users of the Network Audio System version 1.8a prior to SVN 238.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-1547 represent?
CVE-2007-1547 represents a denial of service attack which can crash the application through exploitation of a NULL pointer dereference.
Can CVE-2007-1547 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-1547 can be exploited remotely via multiple simultaneous connections to the affected service.
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