CVE-2007-1794 Use after free in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free vulnerability in the JavaScript engine triggered by garbage collection.
- 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-2007-1794?
CVE-2007-1794 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Mozilla Mozilla, published on 2 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
The Javascript engine in Mozilla 1.7 and earlier on Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving garbage collection that causes deletion of a temporary object that is still being used. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-3805.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1794?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Mozilla.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1794?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1794 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2007-1794 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1794 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Mozilla
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whc6-8wvp-96v2.