CVE-2007-3169 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a buffer overflow in the EDraw Office Viewer ActiveX control when accessed through 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-2007-3169?
CVE-2007-3169 is a critical 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 a certain ActiveX control in the EDraw Office Viewer Component (edrawofficeviewer.ocx) 4.0.5.20, and other versions before 5.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the HttpDownloadFile method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3169?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Edraw Office Viewer Component.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3169?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3169 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-2007-3169 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3169 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8rv-4qvw-rgmx.