CVE-2007-5256

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in FSD 2.052 d9 and earlier, and FSFDT FSD 3.000 d9 and earlier, allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HELP command on TCP port 3010 to the sysuser::exechelp function in sysuser.cc and (2) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long commands on TCP port 6809 to the servinterface::sendmulticast function in servinterface.cc, as demonstrated by a PIcallsign command.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 38.64% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5256?
CVE-2007-5256 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5256?
To fix CVE-2007-5256, 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-2007-5256 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2007-5256 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~39% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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