CVE-2007-5603 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the SonicWall NetExtender ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-5603?
CVE-2007-5603 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Nov 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SonicWall SSL-VPN NetExtender NELaunchCtrl ActiveX control before 2.1.0.51, and 2.5.x before 2.5.0.56, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second argument to the AddRouteEntry method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5603?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sonicwall Ssl Vpn.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5603?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5603 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-2007-5603 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5603 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mjr4-4fp3-3qf8.