CVE-2007-1037 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .nzb file with a long subject field.
- 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-2007-1037?
CVE-2007-1037 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in News File Grabber 4.1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .nzb file with a long subject field. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1037?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rsbr-Software News File Grabber.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1037?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1037 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-2007-1037 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1037 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3937-g562-gx7p.