CVE-2007-2878: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6gjf-xqgg-vxr8
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2007-2878 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2007-2878 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2007-2878
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6gjf-xqgg-vxr8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2007-2878

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-2007-2878, 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 General Security Weakness. 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 VFAT compat ioctls in the Linux kernel before 2.6.21.2, when run on a 64-bit system, allow local users to corrupt a kernel_dirent struct and cause a denial of service (system crash) via unknown vectors.

References

NVD — CVE-2007-2878 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-2878
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/346... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34669
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11674
osvdb.org/35926 WEB
http://osvdb.org/35926
secunia.com/advisories/25505 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/25505
secunia.com/advisories/26133 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/26133
secunia.com/advisories/26139 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/26139
secunia.com/advisories/26760 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/26760
secunia.com/advisories/27436 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/27436
secunia.com/advisories/27747 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/27747
secunia.com/advisories/28626 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/28626
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-474.htm
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1479
www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2... WEB
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.21.2
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0705.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0939.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24134
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-486-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-486-1
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-489-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-489-1
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-510-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-510-1
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2878?
CVE-2007-2878 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2007-2878?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2007-2878?
CVE-2007-2878 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2007-2878?
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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