CVE-2007-5713 Memory corruption in n/a
An off-by-one error in the GeoIP module allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via buffer overflow.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5713?
CVE-2007-5713 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Off-by-one error in the GeoIP module in the AMX Mod X 1.76d plugin for Half-Life Server might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unspecified input related to geolocation, which triggers an error message from the (1) geoip_code2 or (2) geoip_code3 function, leading to a buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5713?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Amxmodx Amx Mod X, Valve Software Half-Life Dedicated Server.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5713?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5713 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-2007-5713 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5713 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5p6w-mpm7-9f76.