CVE-2007-2514 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 6 Jun 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in XferWan.exe used by various asset management products.

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-2007-2514?

CVE-2007-2514 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jun 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in XferWan.exe as used in multiple products including (1) Symantec Discovery 6.5, (2) Numara Asset Manager 8.0, and (3) Centennial UK Ltd Discovery 2006 Feature Pack, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request. NOTE: this might be a reservation duplicate of CVE-2007-1173.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2514?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Centennial Discovery, Numara Asset Manager, Symantec Discovery.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2514?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2514 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-2007-2514 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2514 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-69f9-9jhq-r4jq.