CVE-2007-6654: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 4, 2008
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Updated

Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in Macrovision InstallShield Update Service Web Agent 5.1.100.47363 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the ProductCode argument (second argument) to the DownloadAndExecute method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-0321, CVE-2007-2419, and CVE-2007-5660.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Macrovision Update Service=5.1.100_47363

Event History

Jan 4, 2008
CVE Published
11:46 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6654?

CVE-2007-6654 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2007-6654?

CVE-2007-6654 affects Macrovision InstallShield Update Service version 5.1.100.47363.

3

How do I fix CVE-2007-6654?

To remediate CVE-2007-6654, users should update to a patched version of the Macrovision InstallShield Update Service.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2007-6654 enable?

CVE-2007-6654 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems through a buffer overflow.

5

What is the exploit vector for CVE-2007-6654?

The exploit vector for CVE-2007-6654 involves sending a specially crafted long string in the ProductCode argument to the DownloadAndExecute method.

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