Access Restriction Bypass in tcp-wrappers by Ubuntu
CVE-2007-4601

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Ubuntu

Status
Ubuntu Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 August 2007

What is CVE-2007-4601?

A regression error in specific versions of tcp-wrappers can potentially allow remote attackers to circumvent access controls. This occurs particularly when the service employs libwrap for access management but fails to properly define server connection parameters. As a result, an attacker may gain unauthorized access, posing a significant security risk.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36364
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://secunia.com/advisories/26567
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://osvdb.org/40140
vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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