CVE-2007-2478: Buffer Overflow

Published May 3, 2007
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro<=3.1.5.0

Event History

May 3, 2007
CVE Published
12:19 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2478?

CVE-2007-2478 is classified as high severity due to potential remote code execution risks.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2007-2478?

CVE-2007-2478 affects users of Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro versions prior to 3.1.5.1.

5

Can CVE-2007-2478 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-2478 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted messages.

Contact

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