Stack-based Buffer Overflow in ActiveX Controls in Microsoft Visual FoxPro Products
CVE-2007-4790

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Internet Explorer
Visual Foxpro
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2007

What is CVE-2007-4790?

A stack-based buffer overflow occurs in certain ActiveX controls utilized by Microsoft Visual FoxPro 6.0, specifically FPOLE.OCX and Foxtlib.ocx. This vulnerability can be exploited through Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 6 SP1, 6 SP2, and 7, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious long first argument to the FoxDoCmd function. This flaw highlights the risks associated with outdated ActiveX controls and the necessity for users to keep their software updated.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019378
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_HP
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4369
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

EPSS Score

73% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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