CVE-2007-1403 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via buffer overflows in the Shockwave ActiveX control when viewed in Internet Explorer.
- 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-2007-1403?
CVE-2007-1403 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 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 an ActiveX control in SwDir.dll 10.1.4.20 in Macromedia Shockwave allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) BGCOLOR, (2) SRC, (3) AutoStart, (4) Sound, (5) DrawLogo, or (6) DrawProgress property value, different vectors than CVE-2006-6885.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1403?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Macromedia Shockwave.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1403?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1403 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-2007-1403 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1403 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wc5m-225h-wq23.