Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the visit_old_format function in locate/locate.c in locate in GNU findutils before 4.2.31 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pathname in a locate database that has the old format, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1036.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Findutils | 4.0 |
References
- http://itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=emr_na-c02286083
- http://osvdb.org/36827
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25477PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40551
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2760
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470108/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24250Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018183
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2015
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1796
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34628
- http://itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=emr_na-c02286083
- http://osvdb.org/36827
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25477PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40551
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2452?
CVE-2007-2452 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the visit_old_format function in locate/locate.c in locate in GNU findutils before 4.2.31 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pat...
How severe is CVE-2007-2452?
CVE-2007-2452 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2452?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Findutils.