CVE-2007-5911 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the Viewpoint Media Player ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious site.
- 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-2007-5911?
CVE-2007-5911 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the AxMetaStream ActiveX control in AxMetaStream.dll 3.3.2.26 in Viewpoint Media Player 3.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string argument to the (1) BroadcastKey, (2) BroadcastKeyFileURL, (3) Component, (4) ComponentClassID, (5) ComponentFileName, (6) ExtraProperty, (7) Properties, (8) RequiredVersions, (9) Source, or (10) XMLText method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5911?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Viewpoint Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5911?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5911 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-2007-5911 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5911 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mv4w-xjh5-2h8g.