CVE-2007-5471: High severity SUSE SuSE Linux vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2007
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Updated

libgssapi before 0.6-13.7, as used by the ISC BIND named daemon in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP 1, terminates upon an initialization error, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon exit) via a GSS-TSIG request. NOTE: this issue probably affects other daemons that attempt to initialize this library within a chroot configuration or other invalid configuration.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SUSE SuSE Linux=10-sp1

Event History

Oct 16, 2007
CVE Published
12:17 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5471?

CVE-2007-5471 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5471?

To fix CVE-2007-5471, you should upgrade to a version of libgssapi that is 0.6-13.7 or later.

3

What are the affected systems for CVE-2007-5471?

CVE-2007-5471 primarily affects SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 with the ISC BIND named daemon.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2007-5471?

CVE-2007-5471 is exploited through a GSS-TSIG request which triggers an initialization error leading to a daemon exit.

5

Is CVE-2007-5471 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2007-5471 is considered a remote vulnerability as it allows attackers to disrupt operations from a distance.

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