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CVE-2007-4005

5.0 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in Mike Dubman Windows RSH daemon (rshd) 1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the shell port (514/tcp).

Published Jul 26, 2007mike_dubmanCWE-119EPSS 11.25%

Overview

CVE-2007-4005 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mike_dubman windows_rsh_daemon. It was published on July 26, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Mike Dubman Windows RSH daemon (rshd) 1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the shell port (514/tcp). NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2007-4006.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mike_dubman. Update windows_rsh_daemon 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/26197Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25044Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018459Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4222Refsecunia.com/advisories/26197Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25044Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018459Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4222

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4005?

CVE-2007-4005 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mike_dubman windows_rsh_daemon. It was published on July 26, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-4005?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-4005?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mike_dubman. Update windows_rsh_daemon 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-2007-4005?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-4005 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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