CVE-2007-4903 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the Ultra Crypto Component ActiveX control, 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-2007-4903?
CVE-2007-4903 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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 buffer overflows in a certain ActiveX control in CryptoX.dll 2.0 and earlier in the Ultra Crypto Component allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long string in the first argument to the AcquireContext method or (2) an unspecified vector to the DeleteContext method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4903?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ultra Shareware Ultra Crypto Component.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4903?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4903 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-2007-4903 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4903 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p559-5q3r-f787.