Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the Dart Communications PowerTCP ZIP Compression ActiveX control in DartZip.dll 1.8.5.3, when Internet Explorer 6 is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the QuickZip function, a related issue to CVE-2007-2855.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dart | Powertcp Zip Compression | 1.8.5.3 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/38111
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/ie_DartZip_bof.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469503/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469592/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24142
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24163
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34494
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34520
- http://osvdb.org/38111
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/ie_DartZip_bof.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469503/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/469592/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24142
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24163
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34494
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2856?
CVE-2007-2856 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the Dart Communications PowerTCP ZIP Compression ActiveX control in DartZip.dll 1.8.5.3, when Internet Explorer 6 is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary...
How severe is CVE-2007-2856?
CVE-2007-2856 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2856?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dart Powertcp Zip Compression, Microsoft Internet Explorer.