CVE-2007-2983 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the BT webhelper ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2007-2983?
CVE-2007-2983 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 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
Multiple buffer overflows in the British Telecommunications Consumer webhelper ActiveX control before 2.0.0.8 in btwebcontrol.dll allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2983?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Btglobalservices Bt Consumer Webhelper.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2983?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2983 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-2007-2983 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2983 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hqwx-gq78-vv2g.