Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the bufprint function in capiutil.c in libcapi, as used in Linux kernel 2.6.9 to 2.6.20 and isdn4k-utils, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly gain privileges via a crafted CAPI packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=408530
- http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=8028
- http://osvdb.org/34742
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24777
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26379
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26478
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26709
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26760
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27528
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200704-23.xml
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-404.htm
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:078
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0671.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0672.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0673.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1217?
CVE-2007-1217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the bufprint function in capiutil.c in libcapi, as used in Linux kernel 2.6.9 to 2.6.20 and isdn4k-utils, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly gain p...
How severe is CVE-2007-1217?
CVE-2007-1217 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1217?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.