CVE-2007-5559 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP packet due to a heap-based buffer overflow in the IBM ThinkVantage TPM Service.
- 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-2007-5559?
CVE-2007-5559 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the IBM ThinkVantage TPM Service allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP packet. 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5559?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Thinkvantage Tpm.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5559?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5559 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-2007-5559 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5559 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-47x6-r8v9-4w8c.