CVE-2007-2784
First published: Mon May 21 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in globus-job-manager in Globus Toolkit 4.1.1 and earlier (globus_nexus-6.6 and earlier) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion and system crash) via certain requests to temporary TCP ports for a GRAM2 job or its MPICH-G2 applications.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Globus Toolkit | <=4.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.globus.org/globus/show_bug.cgi?id=5297
- http://osvdb.org/36094
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25323
- http://www.globus.org/mail_archive/security-announce/2007/05/msg00000.html
- http://www.globus.org/toolkit/advisories.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24051
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34374
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2784?
CVE-2007-2784 has a high severity as it allows remote attackers to cause denial of service through resource exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2784?
To fix CVE-2007-2784, upgrade Globus Toolkit to a version later than 4.1.1 that addresses the vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2007-2784?
CVE-2007-2784 affects Globus Toolkit versions 4.1.1 and earlier.
What types of attacks are enabled by CVE-2007-2784?
CVE-2007-2784 enables remote attackers to exploit temporary TCP ports leading to system crashes.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2007-2784?
Currently, the most effective workaround for CVE-2007-2784 is to apply the necessary software updates to the affected systems.
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