CVE-2007-3161 Memory corruption in n/a
A remote FTP server can execute arbitrary code on the client via a buffer overflow triggered by a long response, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-3161?
CVE-2007-3161 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 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 Ace-FTP Client 1.24a allows user-assisted, remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Visicom Media Ace-Ftp.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3161 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-2007-3161 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3161 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g7pw-mfx9-c9h5.