CVE-2007-6189: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 30, 2007

Updated

A certain ActiveX control in (1) OScan8.ocx and (2) Oscan81.ocx in BitDefender Online Anti-Virus Scanner 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the InitX method that begins with a "%%" sequence, which is misinterpreted as a Unicode string and decoded twice, leading to improper memory allocation and a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Bitdefender Online Anti-Virus Scanner=8.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/27717

Event History

Nov 30, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6189?

CVE-2007-6189 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6189?

To fix CVE-2007-6189, it is recommended to update to the latest version of BitDefender Online Anti-Virus Scanner.

What versions of BitDefender are affected by CVE-2007-6189?

CVE-2007-6189 affects BitDefender Online Anti-Virus Scanner version 8.0.

Can CVE-2007-6189 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-6189 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted argument to the vulnerable ActiveX control.

What is the impact of CVE-2007-6189 on users?

The impact of CVE-2007-6189 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system, potentially leading to system compromise.