CVE-2007-6493 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 20 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious argument to the SetHandler method in the iMesh ActiveX control, 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-2007-6493?

CVE-2007-6493 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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

The IMWeb.IMWebControl.1 ActiveX control in IMWeb.dll 7.0.0.x, and possibly IMWebControl.dll, in iMesh 7.1.0.x and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain argument to the SetHandler method.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6493?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Imesh.com Imesh.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6493?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2007-6493 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6493 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6q3w-prp8-273x.