CVE-2007-5655 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 16 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on TIBCO SmartSockets and EMS servers by sending crafted requests that exploit pointer handling flaws.

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-2007-5655?

CVE-2007-5655 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TIBCO SmartSockets RTserver 6.8.0 and earlier, RTworks before 4.0.4, and Enterprise Message Service (EMS) 4.0.0 through 4.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted requests containing values that are used as pointers.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5655?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Tibco Enterprise Message Service, Tibco Rtworks, Tibco Smartsockets Rtserver.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5655?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5655 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-2007-5655 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5655 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6x8f-7m3j-wphq.