CVE-2007-6731 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious OXM file due to a buffer overflow in Extended Module Player.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2007-6731?
CVE-2007-6731 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2009. 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
Extended Module Player (XMP) 2.5.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an OXM file with a negative value, which bypasses a check in (1) test_oxm and (2) decrunch_oxm functions in misc/oxm.c, leading to a buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6731?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Claudio Matsuoka Extended Module Player.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6731?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-6731 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6731 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-6731, GHSA-5xjw-36fw-5xm4.