CVE-2007-2500 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted Flash files exploiting memory corruption in GNU Gnash, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2007-2500?
CVE-2007-2500 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 May 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
server/parser/sprite_definition.cpp in GNU Gnash (aka GNU Flash Player) 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of SHOWFRAME elements within a DEFINESPRITE element, which triggers memory corruption and enables the attacker to call free with an arbitrary address, probably resultant from a buffer overflow.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2500?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2500?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-2500 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2500 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DTSA-48-1, GHSA-c6p3-c4g7-pprg.