CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-4516: Input Validation

First published: Thu Feb 21 2008(Updated: )

The Volume Manager Scheduler Service (aka VxSchedService.exe) in Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation 5.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or hang) via malformed packets.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle=5.0
Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle=5.0-32bit

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-4516?

    CVE-2007-4516 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to the crash or hang of the Volume Manager Scheduler Service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4516?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-4516, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by Symantec for Veritas Storage Foundation 5.0.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4516?

    CVE-2007-4516 affects Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation version 5.0 for Windows, including both Windows 2000 and 32-bit Windows 2003.

  • Can CVE-2007-4516 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-4516 can be exploited remotely by sending malformed packets to the affected service.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2007-4516?

    Exploiting CVE-2007-4516 can result in a denial of service, causing the service to crash or become unresponsive.

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