CVE-2007-5107 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Ask Toolbar ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-5107?
CVE-2007-5107 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the AskJeevesToolBar.SettingsPlugin.1 ActiveX control in askBar.dll in IAC Search & Media ask.com Ask Toolbar 4.0.2.53 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ShortFormat property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: the researcher claims that this is the same as CVE-2007-5108, but there is insufficient detail for CVE-2007-5108 to be certain.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5107?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ask.com Ask Toolbar.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5107?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5107 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-2007-5107 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5107 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v682-76g4-2gwm.