CVE-2007-6273 Other in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the configuration file, requiring user interaction to load a malicious config.

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-2007-6273?

CVE-2007-6273 is a critical 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

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the configuration file in SonicWALL GLobal VPN Client 3.1.556 and 4.0.0.810 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) Hostname tag or the (2) name attribute in the Connection tag. NOTE: there might not be any realistic circumstances in which this issue crosses privilege boundaries.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6273?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sonicwall Global Vpn Client.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6273?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6273 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-6273 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6273 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqjj-f8w5-hj73.

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