CVE-2007-5607 Memory corruption in n/a
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-2007-5607?
CVE-2007-5607 is a high-severity 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 RegistryString 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 first argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5604, CVE-2007-5605, and CVE-2007-5606.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5607?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Instant Support.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5607?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5607 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-2007-5607 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5607 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f7cf-4vwj-vvw2.