CVE-2007-1892 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-2007-1892?

CVE-2007-1892 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 Akamai Technologies Download Manager ActiveX Control (DownloadManagerV2.ocx) before 2.2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different issue than CVE-2007-1891.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1892?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Akamai Technologies Download Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1892?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1892 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-2007-1892 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1892 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6j77-pv9h-rxpf.