CVE-2007-1083 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Verisign Managed PKI ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerable method.
- 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-2007-1083?
CVE-2007-1083 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 the Configuration Checker (ConfigChk) ActiveX control in VSCnfChk.dll 2.0.0.2 for Verisign Managed PKI Service, Secure Messaging for Microsoft Exchange, and Go Secure! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the VerCompare method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1083?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Verisign Mpki.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1083?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1083 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-2007-1083 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1083 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p548-63vv-pg95.