CVE-2007-5436 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in an ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- 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-2007-5436?
CVE-2007-5436 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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
Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in ScanObjectBrowser.DLL in G DATA Antivirus 2007 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified parameters to the SelectPath function. NOTE: this issue might not cross privilege boundaries in most environments, since it is not marked as safe for scripting.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5436?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gdata Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5436?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5436 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-2007-5436 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5436 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfp7-hj9r-2gvm.