CVE-2010-2725: Input Validation
First published: Wed Aug 04 2010(Updated: )
BarnOwl before 1.6.2 does not check the return code of calls to the (1) ZPending and (2) ZReceiveNotice functions in libzephyr, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | <=1.6.1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.0.0 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.0.1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.0.2 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.0.2.1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.0.3 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.0.4 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.0.4.1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.0.5 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.1.1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.2 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.2.1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.3 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.4 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.4-rc1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.5 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.5-rc1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.5-rc2 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.5.1 | |
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | =1.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2725?
CVE-2010-2725 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2725?
To mitigate CVE-2010-2725, upgrade to BarnOwl version 1.6.2 or later.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2010-2725?
CVE-2010-2725 is caused by the lack of return code checks in the ZPending and ZReceiveNotice functions.
Which versions of BarnOwl are affected by CVE-2010-2725?
All versions of BarnOwl prior to 1.6.2 are affected by CVE-2010-2725.
Can CVE-2010-2725 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-2725 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
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