CVE-2007-6516 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the MAS Flic ActiveX Control, requiring user interaction to load the malicious object.
- 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-2007-6516?
CVE-2007-6516 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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
Buffer overflow in RavWare Software MAS Flic ActiveX Control (masflc.ocx) 1.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long FileName property.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6516?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ravware Flic Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6516?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6516 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-2007-6516 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6516 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mjgg-r9x2-f57m.