CVE-2007-2193 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Apr 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious XPM file in ACDSee.

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-2007-2193?

CVE-2007-2193 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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 ID_X.apl plugin in ACDSee 9.0 Build 108, Pro 8.1 Build 99, and Photo Editor 4.0 Build 195 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file with a long section string. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2193?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Acd Systems Acdsee, Acd Systems Photo Editor.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2193?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2193 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-2007-2193 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2193 exists.

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

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6m3q-62rm-rrw9.