CVE-2007-5660 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Update Service ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the unsafe method.
- 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-2007-5660?
CVE-2007-5660 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 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
Unspecified vulnerability in the Update Service ActiveX control in isusweb.dll before 6.0.100.65101 in MacroVision FLEXnet Connect and InstallShield 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an unspecified "unsafe method," possibly involving a buffer overflow.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5660?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Macrovision Flexnet Connect, Macrovision Installshield 2008, Macrovision Update Service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5660?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5660 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-2007-5660 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5660 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wjhw-vfv9-8632.