CVE-2007-1665: Memory leak in the token OCR functionality in ekg before 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1 on Debian GNU/Linux Etch allows remo

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CVE-2007-1665 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ekg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Memory leak in the token OCR functionality in ekg before 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1 on Debian GNU/Linux Etch allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ekg

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-27 00:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ekg ekg DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2005-04-11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2005-04-11

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2005-04-11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ekg sudo apt install ekg=<VERSION_BEFORE_2005-04-11> sudo apt-mark hold ekg

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ekg sudo dnf downgrade ekg-<VERSION_BEFORE_2005-04-11> sudo dnf versionlock add ekg

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2007-1665?

ekg: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1665 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1665 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-2007-1665 affect?

CVE-2007-1665 affects ekg. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Memory leak in the token OCR functionality in ekg before 1:1.7~rc2-1etch1 on Debian GNU/Linux Etch allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1665?

Priority 43/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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