CVE-2007-6563 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 28 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious UUE archive with a long filename.

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-2007-6563?

CVE-2007-6563 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in WinAce 2.65 and earlier, and possibly other versions before 2.69, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a compressed UUE archive.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6563?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Winace Winace.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6563?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6563 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-2007-6563 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6563 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pm46-7v73-h379.