CVE-2007-4943 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Sep 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the Baofeng Storm media player ActiveX control.

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-2007-4943?

CVE-2007-4943 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 sparser.dll in Baofeng Storm 2.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed input in an unknown set of arguments or property values, a different DLL than CVE-2007-4816. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4943?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Baofeng Storm.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4943?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4943 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-2007-4943 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4943 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x9q7-pv5c-35wg.