CVE-2007-2711 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on TinyIdentD servers via a stack-based buffer overflow in the TCP port 113 service.
- 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-2007-2711?
CVE-2007-2711 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 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 TinyIdentD 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to TCP port 113.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2711?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tinyirc Tinyidentd.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2711?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2711 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-2007-2711 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2711 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v9f3-cc3c-vxrv.