CVE-2007-2770 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 21 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious SMTP reply, requiring the user to click through a security warning.

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-2007-2770?

CVE-2007-2770 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 Eudora 7.1 allows user-assisted, remote SMTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long SMTP reply. NOTE: the user must click through a warning about a possible buffer overflow exploit to trigger this issue.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2770?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qualcomm Eudora.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2770?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2770 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-2007-2770 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2770 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-64m4-j593-v86j.