HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-6036
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CVE-2007-6036

CWE-20Published: November 20, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The parseRTSPRequestString function in LIVE555 Media Server 2007.11.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a short RTSP query, which causes a negative number to be used during memory allocation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-6036 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2007-6036. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

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

live5551 product(s)
media server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (18)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-6036
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 20, 2007

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2007-6036 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.