CVE-2007-6411 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the Gadu-Gadu client via a malicious emots.txt file requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-6411?
CVE-2007-6411 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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 buffer overflows in the HandleEmotsConfig function in the GG Client in Gadu-Gadu 7.7 Build 3669 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (gg.exe process crash) via a long string in an emots.txt file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6411?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gadu-Gadu Gadu-Gadu Instant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6411?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6411 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-2007-6411 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6411 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28c9-6qxm-647p.