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CVE-2007-2765

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

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CVE-2007-2765 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. blockhosts.py in BlockHosts before 2.0.3 does not properly parse daemon log files, which allows remote attackers to add arbitrary deny entries to the /etc/hosts.allow file and cause a denial of service by adding arbitrary IP addresses to a daemon log file, as demonstrated by logging in through ssh using a login name containing certain strings with an IP address, which is not properly handled by a regular expression, a related issue to CVE-2006-6301.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

blockhosts.py in BlockHosts before 2.0.3 does not properly parse daemon log files, which allows remote attackers to add arbitrary deny entries to the /etc/hosts.allow file and cause a denial of service by adding arbitrary IP addresses to a daemon log file, as demonstrated by logging in through ssh using a login name containing certain strings with an IP address, which is not properly handled by a regular expression, a related issue to CVE-2006-6301.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.53%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ac ZoomBlockhosts<= 2.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2765?
blockhosts.py in BlockHosts before 2.0.3 does not properly parse daemon log files, which allows remote attackers to add arbitrary deny entries to the /etc/hosts.allow file and cause a denial of service by adding arbitrary IP addresses to a daemon log file, as demonstrated by logging in through ssh using a login name containing certain strings with an IP address, which is not properly handled by a regular expression, a related issue to CVE-2006-6301.
How severe is CVE-2007-2765?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2765 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2765?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST