Vulnerability Description
Integer underflow in the DecodeGRE function in src/decode.c in Snort 2.6.1.2 allows remote attackers to trigger dereferencing of certain memory locations via crafted GRE packets, which may cause corruption of log files or writing of sensitive information into log files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Snort | Snort | 2.6.1.2 |
References
- http://labs.calyptix.com/advisories/CX-2007-01.txt
- http://osvdb.org/32095
- http://osvdb.org/33464
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2165
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017507
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456598/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22004
- http://www.snort.org/got_source/source.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0152
- http://labs.calyptix.com/advisories/CX-2007-01.txt
- http://osvdb.org/32095
- http://osvdb.org/33464
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2165
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017507
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456598/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0251?
CVE-2007-0251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Integer underflow in the DecodeGRE function in src/decode.c in Snort 2.6.1.2 allows remote attackers to trigger dereferencing of certain memory locations via crafted GRE packets, which may cause corru...
How severe is CVE-2007-0251?
CVE-2007-0251 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snort Snort.