CVE-2007-6537 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in WinUAE allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted gzipped archive with a long filename.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-6537?
CVE-2007-6537 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Dec 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the zfile_gunzip function in zfile.c in WinUAE 1.4.4 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a gzipped archive, such as a (1) gz, (2) adz, (3) roz, or (4) hdz archive in a compressed floppy disk image.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6537?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Winuae Winuae.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6537?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6537 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-2007-6537 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6537 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-95ph-84fr-g4g6.