CVE-2007-0344 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the application or execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in Colloquy IRC client invite handling.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-0344?
CVE-2007-0344 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in (1) _invitedToRoom: and (2) _invitedToDirectChat: in Colloquy 2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the channel name of an INVITE request, related to the implementation of AlertSheet and AlertPanel in Apple AppKit.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0344?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Colloquy Colloquy.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0344?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0344 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-2007-0344 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0344 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hjvg-mwxc-784g.