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CVE-2007-1663

First published: Wed Jun 27 2007(Updated: )

Memory leak in the image message functionality in ekg before 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1 on Debian GNU/Linux Etch allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
Debian=4.0
ekg=2005-04-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-1663?

    CVE-2007-1663 has a high severity level as it leads to potential denial of service through a memory leak.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-1663?

    The best way to mitigate CVE-2007-1663 is to upgrade ekg to a version later than 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1.

  • Which versions of ekg are affected by CVE-2007-1663?

    CVE-2007-1663 affects all versions of ekg before 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1.

  • On which operating system does CVE-2007-1663 occur?

    CVE-2007-1663 specifically affects Debian GNU/Linux Etch version 4.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2007-1663 enable?

    CVE-2007-1663 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a memory leak in the image message functionality.

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