CVE-2007-2758 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious FAT image file in WinImage.

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-2007-2758?

CVE-2007-2758 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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

Multiple buffer overflows in WinImage 8.0.8000 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a FAT image that contains long directory names in a deeply nested directory structure, which triggers (1) a stack-based buffer overflow during extraction, or (2) a heap-based buffer overflow during traversal.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2758?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Winimage Winimage.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2758?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2758 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-2007-2758 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2758 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rw68-9482-3m38.