CVE-2007-4278: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 15, 2007
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the giomgr process in ESRI ArcSDE service 9.2, as used with ArcGIS, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number that requires more than 8 bytes to represent in ASCII, which triggers the overflow in an sprintf function call.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcSDE=9.2

Event History

Aug 15, 2007
CVE Published
10:17 PM
Aug 16, 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-2007-4278?

CVE-2007-4278 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote exploitation leading to denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4278?

To mitigate CVE-2007-4278, users should upgrade to a patched version of ESRI ArcGIS or ESRI ArcSDE that addresses this buffer overflow issue.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2007-4278?

CVE-2007-4278 affects ESRI ArcSDE version 9.2 and ESRI ArcGIS products utilizing the giomgr process.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4278?

CVE-2007-4278 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability allowing for denial of service and possible remote code execution.

5

Can CVE-2007-4278 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2007-4278 can potentially lead to remote code execution if exploited, making it critical to apply patches.

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