CVE-2007-1557

Description

Format string vulnerability in F-Secure Anti-Virus Client Security 6.02 allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly gain privileges via format string specifiers in the Management Server name field on the Communication settings page.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory layereddefense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23023	vdb entry patch
http://www.layereddefense.com/F-SecureMar18.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1055	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463190/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2472	third party advisory
http://osvdb.org/34764	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1557?: CVE-2007-1557 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-1557?: To fix CVE-2007-1557, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-1557 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-1557 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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