Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the HuffDecode function in hw_utils/hwrcon/huffman.c and hexenworld/Client/huffman.c in Hammer of Thyrion 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted huffman encoded packet. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hammer Of Thyrion | Hammer Of Thyrion | 1.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/42641
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28124Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=562016&group_id=124987
- http://uhexen2.cvs.sourceforge.net/uhexen2/hexenworld/Client/huffman.c?r1=1.24&rExploit
- http://uhexen2.cvs.sourceforge.net/uhexen2/hw_utils/hwrcon/huffman.c?r1=1.18&r2=Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26893
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4239
- http://osvdb.org/42641
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28124Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=562016&group_id=124987
- http://uhexen2.cvs.sourceforge.net/uhexen2/hexenworld/Client/huffman.c?r1=1.24&rExploit
- http://uhexen2.cvs.sourceforge.net/uhexen2/hw_utils/hwrcon/huffman.c?r1=1.18&r2=Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26893
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4239
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6468?
CVE-2007-6468 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the HuffDecode function in hw_utils/hwrcon/huffman.c and hexenworld/Client/huffman.c in Hammer of Thyrion 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial o...
How severe is CVE-2007-6468?
CVE-2007-6468 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6468?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hammer Of Thyrion Hammer Of Thyrion.