CVE-2007-1665: Medium severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability
Published Jun 27, 2007
·Updated
Memory leak in the token OCR functionality in ekg before 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1 on Debian GNU/Linux Etch allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
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-2007-1665?
The severity of CVE-2007-1665 is classified as moderate, primarily due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-1665?
To fix CVE-2007-1665, you should upgrade to a version of ekg that is newer than 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1.
3
What software does CVE-2007-1665 affect?
CVE-2007-1665 affects the ekg software prior to version 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1 on Debian GNU/Linux Etch.
4
Can CVE-2007-1665 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-1665 can be exploited remotely to trigger a memory leak that causes a denial of service.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-1665?
There are no widely suggested workarounds for CVE-2007-1665 aside from upgrading the affected software.