CVE-2007-1041 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .nzb file with long strings in News Rover.
- 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-2007-1041?
CVE-2007-1041 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in S&H Computer Systems News Rover 12.1 Rev 1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .nzb file with a long (1) group or (2) subject string.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1041?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sandh News Rover.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1041?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1041 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-2007-1041 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1041 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8r6-fggr-8vhj.