CVE-2007-1614 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in ZZIPlib allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash applications via a long filename, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2007-1614?
CVE-2007-1614 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 the zzip_open_shared_io function in zzip/file.c in ZZIPlib Library before 0.13.49 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1614?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zziplib Zziplib.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1614?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-1614 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1614 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-1614, DTSA-56-1, GHSA-w963-353v-jm7m.