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CVE-2007-4980

4.3 · MEDIUM

The readRequest method in org/gcaldaemon/core/http/HTTPListener.java in GCALDaemon 1.0-beta13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large integer value in the Content-Length HT…

Published Sep 19, 2007gcaldaemonCWE-189EPSS 4.76%

Overview

CVE-2007-4980 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gcaldaemon gcaldaemon. It was published on September 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The readRequest method in org/gcaldaemon/core/http/HTTPListener.java in GCALDaemon 1.0-beta13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large integer value in the Content-Length HTTP header, which triggers a fatal Java OutOfMemoryError.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gcaldaemon. Update gcaldaemon 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/40922Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3154Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479816/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25704Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36670Refosvdb.org/40922Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3154Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479816/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25704Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36670

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4980?

CVE-2007-4980 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gcaldaemon gcaldaemon. It was published on September 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-4980?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, 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-2007-4980?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gcaldaemon. Update gcaldaemon 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-2007-4980?

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