CVE-2007-6265 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 7 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted TAR archive, requiring user interaction to open the 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-2007-6265?

CVE-2007-6265 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 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

Unspecified vulnerability in avast! 4 Home and Professional Editions before 4.7.1098 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted TAR archive.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6265?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Avast Avast Antivirus Home, Avast Avast Antivirus Professional.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6265?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6265 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-2007-6265 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6265 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6rjq-j582-gccr.