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CVE-2007-5037

6.8 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflow in the inotifytools_snprintf function in src/inotifytools.c in the inotify-tools library before 3.11 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.

Published Sep 24, 2007inotifyCWE-119EPSS 3.03%

Overview

CVE-2007-5037 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting inotify inotify-tools. It was published on September 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the inotifytools_snprintf function in src/inotifytools.c in the inotify-tools library before 3.11 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from inotify. Update inotify-tools 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
inotifyinotify-tools0Affected

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=443913Refosvdb.org/40563Refsecunia.com/advisories/26825Refsecunia.com/advisories/27616Refsecunia.com/advisories/28221Refsourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=540277&group_id=171752Refwww.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1440Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25724Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36687Refwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-November/msg00228.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5037?

CVE-2007-5037 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting inotify inotify-tools. It was published on September 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-5037?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, 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-2007-5037?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from inotify. Update inotify-tools 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-2007-5037?

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