CVE-2007-4916 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in MFC Library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted input.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4916?
CVE-2007-4916 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Sep 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the FileFind::FindFile method in (1) MFC42.dll, (2) MFC42u.dll, (3) MFC71.dll, and (4) MFC71u.dll in Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library 8.0, as used by the ListFiles method in hpqutil.dll 2.0.0.138 in Hewlett-Packard (HP) All-in-One and Photo & Imaging Gallery 1.1 and probably other products, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long first argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4916?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Hp All-in-on Printer, Hp Photo and Imaging Gallery.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4916?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4916 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-2007-4916 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4916 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frv7-rf72-j8fp.