CVE-2007-1891 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Apr 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Akamai Download Manager ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.

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-2007-1891?

CVE-2007-1891 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 GetPrivateProfileSectionW function in Akamai Technologies Download Manager ActiveX Control (DownloadManagerV2.ocx) after 2.0.4.4 but before 2.2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to misinterpretation of the nSize parameter as a byte count instead of a wide character count.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1891?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Akamai Technologies Download Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1891?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1891 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-2007-1891 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1891 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-frf9-9643-85j4.