CVE-2007-3111 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Provideo Camimage 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-2007-3111?
CVE-2007-3111 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 7 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 Provideo Camimage ActiveX control in ISSCamControl.dll 1.0.1.5, when Internet Explorer 6 is used on Windows 2000 SP4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL property value.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3111?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer, Provideo Camimage Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3111?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3111 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-2007-3111 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3111 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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- CVE-2014-1776 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
- CVE-2021-27085 Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2017-0222 Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2017-0210 Microsoft Internet Explorer Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2017-0149 Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g5vp-ppp7-gmw8.