CVE-2007-4802 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via heap-based buffer overflows in GlobalLink ActiveX controls, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2007-4802?
CVE-2007-4802 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Sep 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 heap-based buffer overflows in GlobalLink 2.7.0.8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long eighth argument to the SetInfo method in a certain ActiveX control in glItemCom.dll or (2) a long second argument to the SetClientInfo method in a certain ActiveX control in glitemflat.dll.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4802?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ourgame.com Globallink.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4802?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4802 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-2007-4802 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4802 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-837m-q839-3678.