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CVE-2007-5713

7.5 · HIGH

Off-by-one error in the GeoIP module in the AMX Mod X 1.76d plugin for Half-Life Server might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified input related to…

Published Oct 30, 2007amxmodxCWE-189EPSS 2.33%

Overview

CVE-2007-5713 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting amxmodx amx_mod_x. It was published on October 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Off-by-one error in the GeoIP module in the AMX Mod X 1.76d plugin for Half-Life Server might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified input related to geolocation, which triggers an error message from the (1) geoip_code2 or (2) geoip_code3 function, leading to a buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from amxmodx. Update amx_mod_x 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

Refbugs.alliedmods.net/?do=details&task_id=519Refosvdb.org/41980Refsecunia.com/advisories/27411Refwiki.alliedmods.net/AMX_Mod_X_1.8.0_ChangesRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26218Refbugs.alliedmods.net/?do=details&task_id=519Refosvdb.org/41980Refsecunia.com/advisories/27411Refwiki.alliedmods.net/AMX_Mod_X_1.8.0_ChangesRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26218

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5713?

CVE-2007-5713 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting amxmodx amx_mod_x. It was published on October 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-5713?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2007-5713?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from amxmodx. Update amx_mod_x 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-2007-5713?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-5713 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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