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CVE-2007-2054

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in AFFLIB before 2.2.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain command line parameters, which are used in (1) warn and (2) err calls in (…

Published Apr 30, 2007afflibEPSS 3.38%

Overview

CVE-2007-2054 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting afflib afflib. It was published on April 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in AFFLIB before 2.2.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain command line parameters, which are used in (1) warn and (2) err calls in (a) lib/s3.cpp, (b) tools/afconvert.cpp, (c) tools/afcopy.cpp, (d) tools/afinfo.cpp, (e) aimage/aimage.cpp, (f) aimage/imager.cpp, and (g) tools/afxml.cpp. NOTE: the aimage.cpp vector (e) has since been recalled from the researcher's original advisory, since the code is not called in any version of AFFLIB.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from afflib. Update afflib to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
afflibafflib0Affected

References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2657Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467040/100/0/threadedRefwww.vsecurity.com/bulletins/advisories/2007/afflib-fmtstr.txtRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33969Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2657Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467040/100/0/threadedRefwww.vsecurity.com/bulletins/advisories/2007/afflib-fmtstr.txtRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33969

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2054?

CVE-2007-2054 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting afflib afflib. It was published on April 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-2054?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-2054?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from afflib. Update afflib to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-2054?

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