Vulnerability identifier: #VU1247
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-5892
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
SSReader
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: SSReader
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in SSReader Pdg2 ActiveX control (pdg2.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, cause a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is
not aware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
SSReader: 4.0
External links
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-5892
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38311
https://download.microsoft.com/download/A/1/0/A100794F-D763-450A-97DA-3FF0DDEB5A60/Microsoft%20Securi...
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.