CVE-2007-1579 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in Atrium MERCUR IMAPD via a SUBSCRIBE command, potentially leading to code execution or service disruption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-1579?
CVE-2007-1579 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Mar 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Atrium MERCUR IMAPD allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a certain SUBSCRIBE command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1579?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Atrium Software Mercur Imapd, Atrium Software Mercur Messaging 2005.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1579?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1579 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-2007-1579 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1579 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jfx9-hq69-gx77.