Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the inotifytools_snprintf function in src/inotifytools.c in the inotify-tools library before 3.11 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Inotify | Inotify-Tools | <= 3.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=443913
- http://osvdb.org/40563
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26825PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27616
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28221
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=540277&group_id=171752
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1440
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25724
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36687
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-November/msg00228.h
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=443913
- http://osvdb.org/40563
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26825PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27616
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28221
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5037?
CVE-2007-5037 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the inotifytools_snprintf function in src/inotifytools.c in the inotify-tools library before 3.11 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.
How severe is CVE-2007-5037?
CVE-2007-5037 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5037?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Inotify Inotify-Tools.