CVE-2007-1371: Multiple buffer overflows in Conquest 8.2a and earlier (1) allow local users to gain privileges by querying a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-1371?

conquest: upgrade to newer than 8.2a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-1371 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1371 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-1371 affect?

CVE-2007-1371 affects conquest. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Multiple buffer overflows in Conquest 8.2a and earlier (1) allow local users to gain privileges by querying a metaserver that sends a long server entry processed by metaGetServerList and allow remote metaservers to execute arbitrary code vi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-1371?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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MEDIUM 6.9UPGRADE

CVE-2007-1371 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting conquest. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in Conquest 8.2a and earlier (1) allow local users to gain privileges by querying a metaserver that sends a long server entry processed by metaGetServerList and allow remote metaservers to execute arbitrary code via a long server entry processed by metaGetServerList; (2) allow attackers to have an unknown impact by exceeding the configured number of metaservers; and allow remote attackers to corrupt memory via a SP_CLIEN

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: radscan

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-10 00:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

radscan conquest UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.2a

Fixed in: newer than 8.2a

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy conquest || rpm -q conquest || conquest --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.2a (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade conquest

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade conquest

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: radscan conquest 8.2 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1371?

conquest: upgrade to newer than 8.2a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1371 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1371 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-1371 affect?

CVE-2007-1371 affects conquest. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Multiple buffer overflows in Conquest 8.2a and earlier (1) allow local users to gain privileges by querying a metaserver that sends a long server entry processed by metaGetServerList and allow remote metaservers to execute arbitrary code vi

How urgent is CVE-2007-1371?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2003-0933 MEDIUM 4.6 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in conquest 7.2 and earlier may allow a local user to execute arbitrary code via a long enviro

References

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