CVE-2007-5551 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in Cisco IOS, though details are vague.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5551?
CVE-2007-5551 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Cisco Ios, published on 18 Oct 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Off-by-one error in Cisco IOS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: as of 20071016, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, since it is from a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5551?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Ios.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5551?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5551 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-2007-5551 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5551 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-gwx5-cfhc-r2q8.