CVE-2007-1819 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 2 Apr 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the TestDirector 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-2007-1819?

CVE-2007-1819 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SPIDERLib.Loader ActiveX control (Spider90.ocx) 9.1.0.4353 in TestDirector (TD) for Mercury Quality Center 9.0 before Patch 12.1, and 8.2 SP1 before Patch 32, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ProgColor property.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1819?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Mercury Quality Center.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1819?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1819 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-2007-1819 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1819 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pxxg-mxf6-qpq5.