CVE-2007-2855 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the DartZipLite ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- 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-2007-2855?
CVE-2007-2855 is a critical memory corruption 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
Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in DartZipLite.dll 1.8.5.3 in Dart ZipLite Compression for ActiveX allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the QuickZip function, a related issue to CVE-2007-2856.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2855?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dart Dart Ziplite Compression.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2855?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2855 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-2007-2855 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2855 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2wj8-f7pq-vfpf.