Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the processLine function in maptemplate.c in MapServer before 4.10.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a mapfile with a long layer name, group name, or metadata entry name.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Minnesota | Mapserver | <= 4.10.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/download/current/HISTORY.TXT/Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26561
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26718
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29688
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3082
- http://trac.osgeo.org/mapserver/ticket/2252
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1539
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25582
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2974
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=272081
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-September/msg00096.
- http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/download/current/HISTORY.TXT/Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26561
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26718
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29688
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4629?
CVE-2007-4629 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the processLine function in maptemplate.c in MapServer before 4.10.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a mapfile with a long laye...
How severe is CVE-2007-4629?
CVE-2007-4629 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-2007-4629?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: University Of Minnesota Mapserver.