CVE-2007-5941 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a buffer overflow in the Adobe Shockwave ActiveX control.
- 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-2007-5941?
CVE-2007-5941 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player, published on 14 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 SWCtl.SWCtl ActiveX control in Adobe Shockwave allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the ShockwaveVersion method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5941?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Shockwave Player.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5941?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5941 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-2007-5941 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5941 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Shockwave Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4p83-89wv-45cc.