CVE-2007-6454 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 20 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in PeerCast's handshake function.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-6454?

CVE-2007-6454 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the handshakeHTTP function in servhs.cpp in PeerCast 0.1217 and earlier, and SVN 344 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long SOURCE request.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6454?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Peercast Peercast.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6454?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-6454 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6454 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DSA-1441-1, GHSA-qr24-2q69-2q84.