CVE-2007-1173 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 16 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the CentennialIPTransferServer service used by asset management software.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-1173?

CVE-2007-1173 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in the CentennialIPTransferServer service (XFERWAN.EXE), as used by (1) Centennial Discovery 2006 Feature Pack 1, (2) Numara Asset Manager 8.0, and (3) Symantec Discovery 6.5, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings in a crafted TCP packet.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1173?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Centennial Discovery, Numara Asset Manager, Symantec Discovery.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1173?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1173 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-2007-1173 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1173 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r6xh-7cgr-qwg3.