CVE-2007-3832 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 17 Jul 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malformed aim: URI in Trillian, requiring user interaction to trigger the buffer overflow.

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-2007-3832?

CVE-2007-3832 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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

Buffer overflow in the AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) protocol handler in AIM.DLL in Cerulean Studios Trillian allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed aim: URI, as demonstrated by a long URI beginning with the aim:///#1111111/ substring.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3832?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cerulean Studios Trillian.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3832?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3832 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-2007-3832 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3832 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7cw9-q929-vcrm.