CVE-2007-5279 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted BlackHole archive with a long filename, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2007-5279?
CVE-2007-5279 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in ConeXware PowerArchiver before 10.20.21 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a BlackHole archive.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5279?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Conexware Powerarchiver.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5279 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-2007-5279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CVE-2007-5284, GHSA-5jf4-j2rc-rh9x.