CVE-2007-3479 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious WDP project file with a long string in the used DLL field.
- 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-2007-3479?
CVE-2007-3479 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in PCSoft WinDEV 11 (01F110053p) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the "used DLL" field in a WDP project file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3479?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pc Soft Windev.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3479?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3479 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-2007-3479 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3479 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cpw5-29fw-w53x.