CVE-2007-2585 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 9 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the BarCodeWiz ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.

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-2007-2585?

CVE-2007-2585 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Verify function in the BarCodeWiz ActiveX control 2.0 and 2.52 (BarcodeWiz.dll) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2585?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Barcodewiz Barcode Activex Control.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2585?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2585 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-2007-2585 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2585 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-526x-g8gf-5374.