CVE-2007-6654 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the InstallShield Update Service 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-2007-6654?
CVE-2007-6654 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2008. 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 a certain ActiveX control in Macrovision InstallShield Update Service Web Agent 5.1.100.47363 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the ProductCode argument (second argument) to the DownloadAndExecute method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-0321, CVE-2007-2419, and CVE-2007-5660.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6654?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Macrovision Update Service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6654?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6654 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-2007-6654 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6654 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gr2-mgm4-qqm9.