CVE-2007-2966 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash F-Secure antivirus via a crafted LHA archive exploiting a buffer overflow.
- 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-2007-2966?
CVE-2007-2966 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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 LHA decompression component in F-Secure anti-virus products for Microsoft Windows and Linux before 20070529 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted LHA archive, related to an integer wrap, a similar issue to CVE-2006-4335.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2966?
It affects 7 products.
Products include F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus, F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus Client Security, F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus Linux Client Security, F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus Linux Server Security, F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security, F-Secure F-Secure Protection Service and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2966?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2966 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-2007-2966 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2966 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4mrv-mjwm-cjf7.