CVE-2007-1719 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the eject utility on FreeBSD, potentially escalating privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-1719?
CVE-2007-1719 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Mar 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in eject.c in Jason W. Bacon mcweject 0.9 on FreeBSD, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument, possibly involving the device name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1719?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jason W. Bacon Mcweject.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1719?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1719 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-2007-1719 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1719 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-43m8-5qf6-mvf6.