CVE-2007-2478: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 03 2007(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the IRC component in Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro before 3.1.5.1 allow remote attackers to corrupt memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a URL with a long UTF-8 string, which triggers the overflow when the user highlights it, or (2) a font HTML tag with a face attribute containing a long UTF-8 string.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro | <=3.1.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=522
- http://blog.ceruleanstudios.com/?p=131
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23730
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25086
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1596
- http://osvdb.org/35721
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33986
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33985
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2478?
CVE-2007-2478 is classified as high severity due to potential remote code execution risks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2478?
To fix CVE-2007-2478, upgrade Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro to version 3.1.5.1 or later.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2007-2478?
CVE-2007-2478 is caused by multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the IRC component of Trillian Pro.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-2478?
CVE-2007-2478 affects users of Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro versions prior to 3.1.5.1.
Can CVE-2007-2478 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-2478 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted messages.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/remedy
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/source
- vendor/cerulean studios
- canonical/cerulean studios trillian pro
- version/cerulean studios trillian pro/3.1.5.0