CVE-2007-1664: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jun 27, 2007
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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

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
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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.

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