CVE-2007-2896: Race Condition
First published: Wed May 30 2007(Updated: )
Race condition in the Symantec Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) 6.5.3 managers and agents on Windows before 20070524 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and application hang) via certain network scans to ESM ports.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Symantec Enterprise Security Manager | =6.5.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.05.24a.html
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.05.24b.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24123
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25390
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018120
- http://osvdb.org/35077
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1940
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34507
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2896?
CVE-2007-2896 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that could lead to high CPU consumption and application hangs.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2896?
To fix CVE-2007-2896, update the Symantec Enterprise Security Manager to the latest version or the specific patch provided after May 24, 2007.
Which versions of Symantec Enterprise Security Manager are affected by CVE-2007-2896?
CVE-2007-2896 affects Symantec Enterprise Security Manager version 6.5.3 and earlier.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-2896?
CVE-2007-2896 can be exploited by remote attackers through specific network scans targeting the ESM ports.
Can CVE-2007-2896 lead to data breaches?
While CVE-2007-2896 primarily leads to denial of service, it could indirectly expose systems to further attacks during downtime.
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