CVE-2007-4336 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the FlashPix ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to load a malicious page.
- 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-2007-4336?
CVE-2007-4336 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 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 the Live Picture Corporation DXSurface.LivePicture.FlashPix.1 (DirectTransform FlashPix) ActiveX control in DXTLIPI.DLL 6.0.2.827, as packaged in Microsoft DirectX Media 6.0 SDK, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SourceUrl property value.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4336?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Directx Media.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4336?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4336 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-2007-4336 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4336 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgw5-352q-jm68.