CVE-2007-2584 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the McAfee SecurityCenter ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious site.
- 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-2007-2584?
CVE-2007-2584 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 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
Buffer overflow in the IsOldAppInstalled function in the McSubMgr.McSubMgr Subscription Manager ActiveX control (MCSUBMGR.DLL) in McAfee SecurityCenter before 6.0.25 and 7.x before 7.2.147 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2584?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Mcafee Security Center, Mcafee Securitycenter Agent, Mcafee Virusscan.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2584?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2584 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-2007-2584 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2584 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4v9r-hr3m-4m95.