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CVE-2007-4060

9.0 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in the HttpSprockMake function in http.c in Frank Yaul corehttp 0.5.3alpha allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) method name or (2)…

Published Jul 30, 2007frank_yaulEPSS 5.38%

Overview

CVE-2007-4060 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting frank_yaul corehttp. It was published on July 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. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in the HttpSprockMake function in http.c in Frank Yaul corehttp 0.5.3alpha allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) method name or (2) URI in an HTTP request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from frank_yaul. Update corehttp 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

Refosvdb.org/46831Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25120Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4243Refosvdb.org/46831Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25120Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4243

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4060?

CVE-2007-4060 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting frank_yaul corehttp. It was published on July 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-4060?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, 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-2007-4060?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from frank_yaul. Update corehttp 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-2007-4060?

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