CVE-2007-5247 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the game via format string vulnerabilities in Punkbuster packets when enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5247?
CVE-2007-5247 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the Monolith Lithtech engine, as used by First Encounter Assault Recon (F.E.A.R.) 1.08 and earlier, when Punkbuster (PB) is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via format string specifiers in (1) a PB_Y packet to the YPG server on UDP port 27888 or (2) a PB_U packet to UCON on UDP port 27888, different vectors than CVE-2004-1500. NOTE: this issue might be in Punkbuster itself, but there are insufficient details to be certain.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5247?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Monolith Productions First Encounter Assault Recon.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5247?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5247 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-2007-5247 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5247 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9mw5-93p4-vpwg.