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CVE-2007-2452

UnknownEPSS 2.23%

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CVE-2007-2452 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the visit_old_format function in locate/locate.c in locate in GNU findutils before 4.2.31 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pathname in a locate database that has the old format, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1036.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the visit_old_format function in locate/locate.c in locate in GNU findutils before 4.2.31 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pathname in a locate database that has the old format, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1036.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuFindutils4.0
GnuFindutils4.1
GnuFindutils4.2.28
GnuFindutils4.2.29
GnuFindutils4.2.30

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2452?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the visit_old_format function in locate/locate.c in locate in GNU findutils before 4.2.31 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pathname in a locate database that has the old format, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1036.
How severe is CVE-2007-2452?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2452 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2452?
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Source: NVD / NIST