CVE-2007-2646 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious NTX file with a long filename in yEnc32.
- 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-2007-2646?
CVE-2007-2646 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in yEnc32 1.0.7.207 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an NTX file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2646?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yenc32 Yenc32.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2646?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2646 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-2007-2646 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2646 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f363-c9mp-hmh3.