CVE-2007-2957: Buffer Overflow

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2007-2957?

CVE-2007-2957 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2957?

To fix CVE-2007-2957, upgrade your McAfee E-Business Server to versions 8.5.3 or 8.1.2 or later, depending on your platform.

Q: Which versions of McAfee E-Business Server are affected by CVE-2007-2957?

CVE-2007-2957 affects McAfee E-Business Server versions earlier than 8.5.3 for Solaris and earlier than 8.1.2 for Linux, HP-UX, and AIX.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-2957?

CVE-2007-2957 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Q: Can CVE-2007-2957 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-2957 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted authentication packets.

Published Oct 31, 2007

Updated

Integer overflow in McAfee E-Business Server before 8.5.3 for Solaris, and before 8.1.2 for Linux, HP-UX, and AIX, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large length value in an authentication packet, which results in a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

4 affected components

McAfee E-Business Server<=8.1.1

McAfee E-Business Server<=8.5.2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://knowledge.mcafee.com/SupportSite/dynamickc.do?externalId=614035&sliceId=SAL_Public&command=show&forward=nonthreadedKC&kcId=614035

Event History

Oct 31, 2007

CVE Published

10:46 PM

Nov 1, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2957?

CVE-2007-2957 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2957?

To fix CVE-2007-2957, upgrade your McAfee E-Business Server to versions 8.5.3 or 8.1.2 or later, depending on your platform.

Which versions of McAfee E-Business Server are affected by CVE-2007-2957?