CVE-2007-1568 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in NewsReactor using a crafted yEnc article.
- 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-2007-1568?
CVE-2007-1568 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in DaanSystems NewsReactor 20070220.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a yEnc (yEncode) encoded article with a long filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1568?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Daansystems Newsreactor.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1568?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1568 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-2007-1568 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1568 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mx9f-62wc-5v8r.