CVE-2007-3897 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 9 Oct 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious NNTP responses, requiring user interaction to view the news.

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-2007-3897?

CVE-2007-3897 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 and earlier, and Windows Mail for Vista, allows remote Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) servers to execute arbitrary code via long NNTP responses that trigger memory corruption.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3897?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Windows Mail.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3897?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3897 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-2007-3897 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3897 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xcpq-cc29-8fch.