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CVE-2007-1665

First published: Wed 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-1665?

    There are no widely suggested workarounds for CVE-2007-1665 aside from upgrading the affected software.

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