CVE-2013-7246 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the DaumGame ActiveX plugin, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2013-7246?
CVE-2013-7246 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jan 2014. 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 the IconCreate method in an ActiveX control in the DaumGame ActiveX plugin 1.1.0.4 and 1.1.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string, as exploited in the wild in January 2014.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-7246?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Daum Communications Daumgame Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7246?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-7246 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-2013-7246 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-7246 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-53cg-hqpm-hq8f.