CVE-2007-2938 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in Ademco ATNBaseLoader ActiveX control when viewed in Internet Explorer.
- 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-2007-2938?
CVE-2007-2938 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 31 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 the BaseRunner ActiveX control in the Ademco ATNBaseLoader100 Module (ATNBaseLoader100.dll) 5.4.0.6, when Internet Explorer 6 is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) Send485CMD method, and possibly the (2) SetLoginID, (3) AddSite, (4) SetScreen, and (5) SetVideoServer methods.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2938?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Honeywell Ademco Atnbaseloader100 Module, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2938?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2938 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-2007-2938 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2938 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r8g9-4v2m-5v25.