CVE-2007-0879 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious PE files in PEBrowse Professional.
- 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-2007-0879?
CVE-2007-0879 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Feb 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
Buffer overflow in SmidgeonSoft PEBrowse Professional 8.2.1.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain executable files in PE format. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0879?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Smidgeonsoft Pebrowse.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0879?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0879 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-2007-0879 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0879 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fj6-prwm-8fqg.