CVE-2007-3678 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted font name in a Word document, requiring user interaction to import the text.
- 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-2007-3678?
CVE-2007-3678 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jul 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 the MSWord text-import extension (Word 6-2000 Filter.xnt) in QuarkXPress 7.2 for Windows, when using the Rectangle Text Box tool for importing text, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long font name.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3678?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quark Quarkxpress.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3678?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3678 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-2007-3678 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3678 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cxgf-gp38-x352.