medium
5.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-5497: Integer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 07 2007(Updated: )

Multiple integer overflows in libext2fs in e2fsprogs before 1.40.3 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filesystem image.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
E2fsprogs<=1.40.2
E2fsprogs=1.18
E2fsprogs=1.12
E2fsprogs=1.40.1
E2fsprogs=1.08
E2fsprogs=1.14
E2fsprogs=1.04
E2fsprogs=1.37
E2fsprogs=1.07
E2fsprogs=1.40
E2fsprogs=1.28
E2fsprogs=1.21
E2fsprogs=1.13
E2fsprogs=1.15
E2fsprogs=1.27
E2fsprogs=1.29
E2fsprogs=1.25
E2fsprogs=1.32
E2fsprogs=1.35
E2fsprogs=1.22
E2fsprogs=1.34
E2fsprogs=1.05
E2fsprogs=1.38
E2fsprogs=1.19
E2fsprogs=1.02
E2fsprogs=1.20
E2fsprogs=1.17
E2fsprogs=1.26
E2fsprogs=1.33
E2fsprogs=1.39
E2fsprogs=1.23
E2fsprogs=1.24
E2fsprogs=1.03
E2fsprogs=1.06
E2fsprogs=1.30
E2fsprogs=1.16
E2fsprogs=1.09
E2fsprogs=1.36
E2fsprogs=1.11
E2fsprogs=1.10
E2fsprogs=1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-5497?

    CVE-2007-5497 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-5497?

    To fix CVE-2007-5497, upgrade e2fsprogs to version 1.40.3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2007-5497?

    CVE-2007-5497 affects all versions of e2fsprogs prior to 1.40.3.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5497?

    CVE-2007-5497 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to buffer overflows.

  • Can CVE-2007-5497 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-5497 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted filesystem images.

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