CVE-2007-2974 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted LZH archive file due to a buffer overflow in Avira Antivir Antivirus.
- 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-2007-2974?
CVE-2007-2974 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 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
Buffer overflow in the file parsing engine in Avira Antivir Antivirus before 7.03.00.09 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LZH archive file, resulting from an "integer cast around."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2974?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Avira Antivir, Avira Av Pack.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2974 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-2007-2974 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2974 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-422c-878v-38j5.