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CVE-2007-6036

7.1 · HIGH

The parseRTSPRequestString function in LIVE555 Media Server 2007.11.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a short RTSP query, which causes a negativ…

Published Nov 20, 2007live555CWE-20EPSS 4.41%

Overview

CVE-2007-6036 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting live555 media_server. It was published on November 20, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The parseRTSPRequestString function in LIVE555 Media Server 2007.11.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a short RTSP query, which causes a negative number to be used during memory allocation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from live555. Update media_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
live555media_server0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6036?

CVE-2007-6036 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting live555 media_server. It was published on November 20, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-6036?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6036?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from live555. Update media_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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