CVE-2007-2079 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Apr 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the database connection function of XAMPP for Windows.

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-2007-2079?

CVE-2007-2079 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The ADONewConnection Connect function in adodb.php in XAMPP 1.6.0a and earlier for Windows uses untrusted input for the database server hostname, which allows remote attackers to trigger a library buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code via a long host parameter, or have other unspecified impact. NOTE: it could be argued that this is an issue in mssql_connect (CVE-2007-1411.1) in PHP, or an issue in the ADOdb Library, and the proper fix should be in one of these products; if so, then this should not be treated as a vulnerability in XAMPP.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2079?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xampp Apache Distribution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2079?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2079 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-2007-2079 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2079 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-98r7-fvm5-pv89.