CVE-2007-3959: Medium severity Ipswitch Ipswitch Collaboration Suite vulnerability

Published Jul 24, 2007
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Updated

The IM Server (aka IMserve or IMserver) 2.0.5.30 and probably earlier in Ipswitch Instant Messaging before 2.07 in Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via certain data to TCP port 5179 that overwrites a destructor, as reachable by the (1) DoAttachVideoSender, (2) DoAttachVideoReceiver, (3) DoAttachAudioSender, and (4) DoAttachAudioReceiver functions.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ipswitch Ipswitch Collaboration Suite<=2.07
Ipswitch IMserver=2.0.5.30

Event History

Jul 24, 2007
CVE Published
06:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3959?

CVE-2007-3959 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3959?

To fix CVE-2007-3959, you should upgrade to Ipswitch Collaboration Suite version 2.07 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2007-3959?

CVE-2007-3959 affects Ipswitch Instant Messaging IM Server version 2.0.5.30 and earlier, as well as earlier versions of Ipswitch Collaboration Suite.

4

Can CVE-2007-3959 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-3959 can be exploited remotely by sending specific data to TCP port 5179.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-3959?

CVE-2007-3959 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

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