CVE-2007-6439: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wv5g-77wr-363r
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2007-6439 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-2007-6439 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2007-6439
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wv5g-77wr-363r
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-2007-6439

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-2007-6439, 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

Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite or large loop) via the (1) IPv6 or (2) USB dissector, which can trigger resource consumption or a crash. NOTE: this identifier originally included Firebird/Interbase, but it is already covered by CVE-2007-6116. The DCP ETSI issue is already covered by CVE-2007-6119.

References

NVD — CVE-2007-6439 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-6439
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/391... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39180
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/391... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39181
issues.rpath.com/browse/rpl-1975 WEB
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1975
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10331
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15002
bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi WEB
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199958
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00008.html
secunia.com/advisories/27777 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/27777
secunia.com/advisories/28288 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/28288
secunia.com/advisories/28304 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/28304
secunia.com/advisories/28325 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/28325
secunia.com/advisories/28564 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/28564
secunia.com/advisories/29048 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/29048
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-23.xml
wiki.rpath.com/wiki/advisories:rps... WEB
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0004
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:001
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:1
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0058.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485792/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27071
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2007-03.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6439?
CVE-2007-6439 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-2007-6439?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2007-6439?
CVE-2007-6439 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2007-6439?
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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