CVE-2007-4140 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious replay file with a long car name.
- 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-2007-4140?
CVE-2007-4140 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 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 Live for Speed (LFS) S2 ALPHA PATCH 0.5x allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .mpr file (replay file) that contains a long car name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4140?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lfs Live for Speed S2.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4140?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4140 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-2007-4140 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4140 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r26j-h88h-p76w.