CVE-2007-5892 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the SSReader ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-5892?
CVE-2007-5892 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the pdg2.dll ActiveX control in SSReader 4.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Register method. NOTE: some details were obtained from third party sources.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5892?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ssreader Ultra Star Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5892?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5892 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-2007-5892 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5892 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6p3m-xxpg-qhgw.