CVE-2007-4205
CVE-2007-4205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux-ha Heartbeat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Linux-ha Heartbeat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XHA (Linux-HA) on the BlueCat Networks Adonis DNS/DHCP Appliance 5.0.2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heartbeat control process crash) via a UDP packet to port 694. NOTE: this may be the same as CVE-2006-3121.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4205?
- XHA (Linux-HA) on the BlueCat Networks Adonis DNS/DHCP Appliance 5.0.2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heartbeat control process crash) via a UDP packet to port 694. NOTE: this may be the same as CVE-2006-3121.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4205?
- CVE-2007-4205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4205 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4205?
- CVE-2007-4205 affects Linux-ha Heartbeat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4205?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-4205 published?
- CVE-2007-4205 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/39396
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26265
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2978
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018505
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475065/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475455/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2767
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:linux-ha:heartbeat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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