CVE-2007-1657: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 24, 2007
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in the filecompress function in minigzip (Modules/zlib) in Python 2.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file argument.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Python Software Foundation Python=2.5
Event History
Mar 24, 2007
CVE Published
01:19 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1657?
CVE-2007-1657 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-1657?
To mitigate CVE-2007-1657, upgrade to a version of Python higher than 2.5 where the vulnerability is addressed.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2007-1657?
CVE-2007-1657 specifically affects Python version 2.5.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-1657?
CVE-2007-1657 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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Who can exploit CVE-2007-1657?
CVE-2007-1657 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers who can provide a long file argument.