CVE-2007-0021 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in aim:// URIs in Apple iChat.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-0021?
CVE-2007-0021 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in Apple iChat 3.1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (null pointer dereference and application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an aim:// URI.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0021?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Ichat.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0021?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0021 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-0021 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0021 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4c3v-jr8f-g5h4.