Vulnerability Description
The Pascal run-time library (PAS$RTL.EXE) before 20070418 on OpenVMS for Integrity Servers 8.3, and PAS$RTL.EXE before 20070419 on OpenVMS Alpha 8.3, does not properly restore PC and PSL values, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via certain Pascal code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Openvms | 8.3 |
References
- http://mail.openvms.org:8100/Lists/alerts/Message/503.html
- http://mail.openvms.org:8100/Lists/alerts/Message/504.html
- http://osvdb.org/36800
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25486PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24252
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2001
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34635
- http://mail.openvms.org:8100/Lists/alerts/Message/503.html
- http://mail.openvms.org:8100/Lists/alerts/Message/504.html
- http://osvdb.org/36800
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25486PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24252
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2001
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34635
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2998?
CVE-2007-2998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Pascal run-time library (PAS$RTL.EXE) before 20070418 on OpenVMS for Integrity Servers 8.3, and PAS$RTL.EXE before 20070419 on OpenVMS Alpha 8.3, does not properly restore PC and PSL values, which...
How severe is CVE-2007-2998?
CVE-2007-2998 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Openvms.