Vulnerability Description
PartialBufferOutputStream2 in GeoServer before 1.6.1 and 1.7.0-beta1 attempts to flush buffer contents even when it is handling an "in memory buffer," which prevents the reporting of a service exception, with unknown impact and attack vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Geoserver | Geoserver | <= 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jira.codehaus.org/browse/GEOS-1747
- http://osvdb.org/43266
- http://jira.codehaus.org/browse/GEOS-1747
- http://osvdb.org/43266
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7227?
CVE-2008-7227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). PartialBufferOutputStream2 in GeoServer before 1.6.1 and 1.7.0-beta1 attempts to flush buffer contents even when it is handling an "in memory buffer," which prevents the reporting of a service excepti...
How severe is CVE-2008-7227?
CVE-2008-7227 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-7227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Geoserver Geoserver.