CVE-2007-2923 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the LocalExec ActiveX control in Novell exteNd Director, 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-2007-2923?
CVE-2007-2923 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jun 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 launch method in the LocalExec ActiveX control (LocalExec.ocx) in Novell exteNd Director 4.1 and Portal Services allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2923?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Extend Director.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2923?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2923 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-2007-2923 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2923 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-95gg-5hq9-f76w.