CVE-2007-4257 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious replay or player files in Live for Speed.
- 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-2007-4257?
CVE-2007-4257 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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
Multiple buffer overflows in Live for Speed (LFS) S1 and S2 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a .spr file (single player replay file) containing a long user name or (2) a .ply file containing a long number plate string, different vectors than CVE-2007-4140.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lfs Live for Speed.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4257?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4257 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-2007-4257 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4257 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9wjw-6987-wfmj.