Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in (1) SYS$EI1000.EXE and (2) SYS$EI1000_MON.EXE in HP OpenVMS 8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via an "oversize" packet, which is not properly discarded if "the device has no remaining buffers after receipt of the first buffer segment."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Openvms | <= 8.3 |
References
- http://mail.openvms.org:8100/Lists/alerts/Message/582.htmlPatch
- http://mail.openvms.org:8100/Lists/alerts/Message/583.htmlPatch
- http://osvdb.org/37812
- http://osvdb.org/37813
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27084PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25939Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3382
- http://mail.openvms.org:8100/Lists/alerts/Message/582.htmlPatch
- http://mail.openvms.org:8100/Lists/alerts/Message/583.htmlPatch
- http://osvdb.org/37812
- http://osvdb.org/37813
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27084PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25939Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3382
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5242?
CVE-2007-5242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in (1) SYS$EI1000.EXE and (2) SYS$EI1000_MON.EXE in HP OpenVMS 8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (machine crash) via an "oversize" packet, ...
How severe is CVE-2007-5242?
CVE-2007-5242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Openvms.