CVE-2007-5605 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 4 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the HP Instant Support ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.

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-2007-5605?

CVE-2007-5605 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2008. 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 the GetFileTime function in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control in HPISDataManager.dll in HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5604, CVE-2007-5606, and CVE-2007-5607.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5605?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Instant Support.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5605?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5605 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-2007-5605 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5605 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r9rr-8ghm-9j5g.