CVE-2007-1664: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jun 27, 2007
·Updated
ekg before 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1 on Debian GNU/Linux Etch allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a vector related to the token OCR functionality.
Affected Software
13 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
ekg ekg=2005-04-11
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 27, 2007
CVE Published
12:30 AM
Data Sourced
12:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1664?
CVE-2007-1664 has a severity level classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-1664?
To fix CVE-2007-1664, upgrade to a version of ekg that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2007-1664?
CVE-2007-1664 affects versions of ekg prior to 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1 on Debian GNU/Linux Etch 4.0.
4
Can CVE-2007-1664 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-1664 can be exploited by remote attackers, leading to a denial of service condition.
5
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2007-1664?
CVE-2007-1664 impacts various architectures of Debian GNU/Linux Etch, including alpha, amd64, arm, hppa, and others.