HIGH
CVE-2007-4205
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 8, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-4205 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
bluecat_networks1 product(s)
adonis
linux-ha1 product(s)
heartbeat
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26265Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26265Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-4205
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 8, 2007
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-4205 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.