CVE-2007-3408 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by tricking users into opening malicious files in Dia, leveraging vulnerable FreeType libraries.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-3408?

CVE-2007-3408 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Dia before 0.96.1-6 have unspecified attack vectors and impact, probably involving the use of vulnerable FreeType libraries that contain CVE-2007-2754 and/or CVE-2007-1351.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3408?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dia Dia.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3408?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3408 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-2007-3408 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3408 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mx46-hr66-3h8h.

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