Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in fsplib.c in fsplib before 0.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long filename that is not properly handled by the fsp_readdir_native function when MAXNAMLEN is greater than 255, or (2) a long d_name directory (dirent) field in the fsp_readdir function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fsp | C Library | <= 0.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=188252
- http://fsp.cvs.sourceforge.net/fsp/fsplib/ChangeLog?revision=1.17&view=markupPatch
- http://fsp.cvs.sourceforge.net/fsp/fsplib/fsplib.c?r1=1.17&r2=1.18Patch
- http://fsp.cvs.sourceforge.net/fsp/fsplib/fsplib.c?r1=1.21&r2=1.22Patch
- http://osvdb.org/38569
- http://osvdb.org/38570
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26184PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26378
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27501
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-01.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:018
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25034Patch
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=188252
- http://fsp.cvs.sourceforge.net/fsp/fsplib/ChangeLog?revision=1.17&view=markupPatch
- http://fsp.cvs.sourceforge.net/fsp/fsplib/fsplib.c?r1=1.17&r2=1.18Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3962?
CVE-2007-3962 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in fsplib.c in fsplib before 0.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long filename that is not properly handled by the fsp_readdir_na...
How severe is CVE-2007-3962?
CVE-2007-3962 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3962?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fsp C Library.