CVE-2007-1682 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the SoftArtisans XFile ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2007-1682?
CVE-2007-1682 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Aug 2008. 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the FileManager ActiveX control in SAFmgPws.dll in SoftArtisans XFile before 2.4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified calls to the (1) BuildPath, (2) GetDriveName, (3) DriveExists, or (4) DeleteFile method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1682?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Softartisans Xfile.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1682?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1682 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-2007-1682 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1682 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7j4x-6x3f-7phh.