CVE-2007-0174 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the Sina UC ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2007-0174?
CVE-2007-0174 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 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
Multiple stack-based multiple buffer overflows in the BRWOSSRE2UC.dll ActiveX Control in Sina UC2006 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) astrVerion parameter to the SendChatRoomOpt function or (2) the astrDownDir parameter to the SendDownLoadFile function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0174?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sina Sina.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0174?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0174 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-2007-0174 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0174 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5f48-chvv-rcch.