CVE-2007-2152: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 19 2007(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the On-Access Scanner in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise before 8.0i Patch 12 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename containing multi-byte (Unicode) characters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise | <=8.0i |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=515
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24914
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/324929
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23543
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017928
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1435
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33732
- https://knowledge.mcafee.com/SupportSite/dynamickc.do?externalId=612750&command=show&forward=nonthreadedKC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2152?
CVE-2007-2152 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2152?
To fix CVE-2007-2152, update McAfee VirusScan Enterprise to version 8.0i Patch 12 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-2152?
CVE-2007-2152 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the On-Access Scanner of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-2152?
CVE-2007-2152 affects users of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise versions prior to 8.0i Patch 12.
What attack vector is utilized in CVE-2007-2152?
CVE-2007-2152 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers using specially crafted long filenames.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/mcafee
- canonical/mcafee virusscan enterprise
- version/mcafee virusscan enterprise/8.0i