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CVE-2007-4570

1.9 · LOW

Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in the MCS translation daemon in mcstrans 0.2.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (temporary daemon outage) via a large range of compartments in s…

Published Nov 10, 2007redhatCWE-20EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2007-4570 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_linux. It was published on November 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in the MCS translation daemon in mcstrans 0.2.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (temporary daemon outage) via a large range of compartments in sensitivity labels.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_linux 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4570?

CVE-2007-4570 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_linux. It was published on November 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-4570?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-4570?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_linux 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-2007-4570?

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