Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2007-1664 is an old denial-of-service flaw in ekg on Debian GNU/Linux Etch. A remote attacker could trigger a NULL pointer dereference related to token OCR functionality, causing the application to crash. It is not reported as actively exploited in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Debian Etch systems running the ekg package below 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1 and reachable by untrusted remote input. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retain obsolete systems or packages. Treat as legacy-risk cleanup unless ekg on Debian Etch is still business-critical and network reachable. Prioritize inventory and retirement of obsolete hosts; escalate if affected systems support important communications or are exposed to untrusted networks. Mitigation focus: Apply Debian DSA-1318 guidance for ekg on Debian Etch.; Upgrade ekg to 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1 where applicable.; Remove or isolate obsolete Debian Etch systems if upgrade is not practical..
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- ekg-token-ocr-dos(35135)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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