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CVE-2007-4601

5.0 · MEDIUM

A regression error in tcp-wrappers 7.6.dbs-10 and 7.6.dbs-11 might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions when a service uses libwrap but does not specify server connection i…

Published Aug 30, 2007ubuntuCWE-264EPSS 2.23%

Overview

CVE-2007-4601 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ubuntu ubuntu_linux. It was published on August 30, 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

A regression error in tcp-wrappers 7.6.dbs-10 and 7.6.dbs-11 might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions when a service uses libwrap but does not specify server connection information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ubuntu. Update ubuntu_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.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4601?

CVE-2007-4601 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ubuntu ubuntu_linux. It was published on August 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-4601?

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-2007-4601?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ubuntu. Update ubuntu_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-2007-4601?

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