CVE-2007-2362: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 30, 2007
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in MyDNS 1.1.0 allow remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain update, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow in update.c; and (2) cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors that trigger an off-by-one stack-based buffer overflow in update.c.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Don Moore Mydns=1.1.0

Event History

Apr 30, 2007
CVE Published
10:19 PM
May 1, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2362?

CVE-2007-2362 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-2362?

To fix CVE-2007-2362, upgrade MyDNS to a version later than 1.1.0 that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2007-2362?

CVE-2007-2362 specifically affects MyDNS version 1.1.0.

4

What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2007-2362?

CVE-2007-2362 can be exploited for denial of service attacks and potentially for executing arbitrary code.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2007-2362?

CVE-2007-2362 can be exploited by remote attackers who submit specially crafted updates to the MyDNS server.

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