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CVE-2007-1664: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed 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.

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-2007-1664?

    CVE-2007-1664 has a severity level classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2007-1664 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-1664 can be exploited by remote attackers, leading to a denial of service condition.

  • 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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