CVE-2007-6021 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 30 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe PageMaker allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .PMD file.

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-2007-6021?

CVE-2007-6021 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2008. 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe PageMaker 7.0.1 and 7.0.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .PMD file with a crafted font structure.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6021?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Pagemaker.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6021?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6021 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-2007-6021 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6021 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3j6r-rxq5-32pr.