CVE-2007-4601

Description

A regression error in tcp-wrappers 7.6.dbs-10 and 7.6.dbs-11 might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions when a service uses libwrap but does not specify server connection information.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.32%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36364 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/26567 third party advisory
http://osvdb.org/40140 vdb entry
http://bugs.debian.org/405342
https://launchpad.net/bugs/135332
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-507-1 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4601?
CVE-2007-4601 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-4601?
To fix CVE-2007-4601, 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-2007-4601 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-4601 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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