CVE-2007-1569 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in NewsBin Pro via a crafted yEnc article with a long filename.
- 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-2007-1569?
CVE-2007-1569 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 NewsBin Pro 4.32 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a yEnc (yEncode) encoded article with a long filename, as demonstrated using a .nzb file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1569?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Newsbin Pro Newsbin Pro.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1569?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1569 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-2007-1569 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1569 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gpj3-55h4-rm59.