CVE-2007-2853 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the VCDLaunchAndWait function in the Virtual CD ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-2853?
CVE-2007-2853 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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
The VCDAPILibApi ActiveX control in vc9api.DLL 9.0.0.57 in Virtual CD 9.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a command line in the first argument to the VCDLaunchAndWait function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2853?
It affects 2 products.
Products include H\+h Vcdapilibapi Activex Control, H\+h Virtual Cd.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2853?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2853 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2007-2853 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2853 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7hhc-h979-hpwg.