CVE-2007-1690 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the ActiveGS 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-2007-1690?
CVE-2007-1690 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Apr 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Second Sight Software ActiveGS ActiveX control (ActiveGS.ocx) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1690?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Second Sight Software Activegs.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1690?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1690 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-2007-1690 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1690 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8h54-fvgc-7jgh.