CVE-2007-2881 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted packets in the SOCKS proxy support of Sun Java Web Proxy Server.

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-2007-2881?

CVE-2007-2881 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 May 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the SOCKS proxy support (sockd) in Sun Java Web Proxy Server before 4.0.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets during protocol negotiation.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2881?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java System Web Proxy Server.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2881?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2881 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-2007-2881 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2881 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jm2g-5vc2-gxvp.