CVE-2007-1501 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 19 Mar 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause crashes or execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP header in Avant Browser, requiring user interaction.

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-2007-1501?

CVE-2007-1501 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in Avant Browser 11.0 build 26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Content-Type HTTP header.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1501?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Avant Force Avant Browser.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1501?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1501 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-2007-1501 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1501 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-59w6-pfq4-23m7.