# CVE-2007-1523: Heap-based buffer overflow in the kernel in NetBSD 3.0, certain versions of FreeBSD and OpenBSD, and possibly other BSD derived operating sy

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-03-20 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the kernel in NetBSD 3.0, certain versions of FreeBSD and OpenBSD, and possibly other BSD derived operating systems allows local users to have an unknown impact. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. Details will be updated after 20070329.

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## References

- http://kernelwars.blogspot.com/2007/01/alive.html
- http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-europe-07/bh-eu-07-speakers.html#Eriksson
- http://osvdb.org/34593
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22945

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