CVE-2007-6009 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Nov 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious XBM or XPM image files in ACD products.

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-2007-6009?

CVE-2007-6009 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 buffer overflows in ACD products allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long section string in a (1) XBM or (2) XPM file to (a) ID_X.apl or (b) IDE_ACDStd.apl. NOTE: the PSP and LHA vectors are already covered by CVE-2007-4344 and CVE-2007-6007. NOTE: these might be integer overflows rather than buffer overflows.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6009?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Acdsee Photo Editor, Acdsee Photo Manager, Acdsee Pro Photo Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6009?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6009 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-2007-6009 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6009 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4fw6-r8x4-6gcx.