CVE-2007-5217 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the ADM4 ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerable method.
- 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-2007-5217?
CVE-2007-5217 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Oct 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 ADM4 ActiveX control in adm4.dll in Altnet Download Manager 4.0.0.6, as used in (1) Kazaa 3.2.7 and (2) Grokster, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Install method. 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-2007-5217?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Altnet Altnet Download Manager, Grokster Grokster, Kazaa Kazaa Media Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5217?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5217 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-2007-5217 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5217 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c7cj-qmq2-j642.