CVE-2007-6017: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jx2v-j353-9rr5
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2007-6017 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2007-6017 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2007-6017
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jx2v-j353-9rr5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2007-6017

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2007-6017, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The PVATLCalendar.PVCalendar.1 ActiveX control in pvcalendar.ocx in the scheduler component in the Media Server in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server (BEWS) 11d 11.0.6235 and 11.0.7170, and 12.0 12.0.1364, exposes the unsafe Save method, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash), or create or overwrite arbitrary files, via string values of the (1) _DOWText0, (2) _DOWText1, (3) _DOWText2, (4) _DOWText3, (5) _DOWText4, (6) _DOWText5, (7) _DOWText6, (8) _MonthText0, (9) _MonthText1, (10) _MonthText2, (11) _MonthText3, (12) _MonthText4, (13) _MonthText5, (14) _MonthText6, (15) _MonthText7, (16) _MonthText8, (17) _MonthText9, (18) _MonthText10, and (19) _MonthText11 properties. NOTE: the vendor states "Authenticated user involvement required," but authentication is not needed to attack a client machine that loads this control.

References

NVD — CVE-2007-6017 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-6017
secunia.com/advisories/27885 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/27885
secunia.com/secunia_research/20... WEB
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-101
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1019525
seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/300471.htm WEB
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/300471.htm
seer.support.veritas.com/docs/308669.htm WEB
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/308669.htm
support.veritas.com/docs/300471 WEB
http://support.veritas.com/docs/300471
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28008
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.28.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.29.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0718
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2672

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6017?
CVE-2007-6017 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2007-6017?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2007-6017?
CVE-2007-6017 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2007-6017?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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