CVE-2007-5730: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 30, 2007
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in QEMU 0.8.2, as used in Xen and possibly other products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted data in the "net socket listen" option, aka QEMU "net socket" heap overflow. NOTE: some sources have used CVE-2007-1321 to refer to this issue as part of "NE2000 network driver and the socket code," but this is the correct identifier for the individual net socket listen vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Qemu Qemu=0.8.2
XEN Xen

Event History

Oct 30, 2007
CVE Published
10:46 PM
Oct 31, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5730?

CVE-2007-5730 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5730?

To fix CVE-2007-5730, you should update QEMU to a version later than 0.8.2 or apply appropriate security patches provided by your distribution.

3

Which versions of QEMU are affected by CVE-2007-5730?

CVE-2007-5730 affects QEMU version 0.8.2 specifically.

4

Is CVE-2007-5730 exploitable in a Xen environment?

Yes, CVE-2007-5730 can be exploited in environments using Xen and running vulnerable versions of QEMU.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5730 classified as?

CVE-2007-5730 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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