CVE-2007-1866 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the dproxy-nexgen DNS proxy server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-1866?
CVE-2007-1866 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the dns_decode_reverse_name function in dns_decode.c in dproxy-nexgen allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted packet to port 53/udp, a different issue than CVE-2007-1465.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1866?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dproxy Dproxy.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1866?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1866 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-2007-1866 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1866 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rjhj-hgj2-m9hg.