SB2007110901 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel

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SB2007110901 - Memory corruption in Linux kernel

Published: November 9, 2007

Security Bulletin ID SB2007110901
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-5904)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Multiple buffer overflows in CIFS VFS in Linux kernel 2.6.23 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long SMB responses that trigger the overflows in the SendReceive function.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References