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CVE-2007-2362

9.0 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in MyDNS 1.1.0 allow remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain update, which triggers a heap-based…

Published Apr 30, 2007don_mooreEPSS 16.06%

Overview

CVE-2007-2362 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting don_moore mydns. It was published on April 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in MyDNS 1.1.0 allow remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain update, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow in update.c; and (2) cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors that trigger an off-by-one stack-based buffer overflow in update.c.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from don_moore. Update mydns 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

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References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-April/054024.htmlRefosvdb.org/35438Refosvdb.org/35439Refsecunia.com/advisories/25007Refsecunia.com/advisories/28086Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2658Refwww.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1434Refwww.digit-labs.org/files/exploits/mydns-rr-smash.cRefwww.digit-labs.org/files/patches/mydns-update.c.diffRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23694

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2362?

CVE-2007-2362 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting don_moore mydns. It was published on April 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-2362?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-2362?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from don_moore. Update mydns 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-2007-2362?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-2362 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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