CVE-2007-2863 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a CAB file due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the CA Anti-Virus engine.

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-2007-2863?

CVE-2007-2863 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jun 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 the Anti-Virus engine before content update 30.6 in multiple CA (formerly Computer Associates) products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a .CAB file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2863?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Broadcom Anti-Virus for the Enterprise, Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup, Broadcom Brightstor Enterprise Backup, Broadcom Common Services, Ca Anti-Virus for the Enterprise, Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2863?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2863 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-2007-2863 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2863 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rqwf-xggc-pc3c.

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