Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in CIFS VFS in Linux kernel 2.6.23 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long SMB responses that trigger the overflows in the SendReceive function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/sfrench/cifs-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3B
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-12/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00006.html
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=119455843205403&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=119457447724276&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27666
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27888
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27912
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28643
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28826
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29245
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29387
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29570
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5904?
CVE-2007-5904 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple buffer overflows in CIFS VFS in Linux kernel 2.6.23 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long SMB responses that tr...
How severe is CVE-2007-5904?
CVE-2007-5904 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-2007-5904?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.