CVE-2007-0643 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Dev-C++ allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a malicious .cpp file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-0643?
CVE-2007-0643 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Bloodshed Dev-C++ 4.9.9.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long line in a .cpp file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0643?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bloodshed Software Dev-C\+\+.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0643?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0643 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-2007-0643 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0643 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hfp9-34m2-r8w2.