CVE-2007-0445 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 6 Apr 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted ARJ archives due to a heap-based buffer overflow in Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

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-2007-0445?

CVE-2007-0445 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the arj.ppl module in the OnDemand Scanner in Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Anti-Virus for Workstations, and Anti-Virus for File Servers 6.0, and Internet Security 6.0 before Maintenance Pack 2 build 6.0.2.614 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ARJ archives.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0445?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Internet Security.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0445?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0445 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-2007-0445 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0445 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xrhm-4gj9-6xfq.