CVE-2007-2500

Description

server/parser/sprite_definition.cpp in GNU Gnash (aka GNU Flash Player) 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of SHOWFRAME elements within a DEFINESPRITE element, which triggers memory corruption and enables the attacker to call free with an arbitrary address, probably resultant from a buffer overflow.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 13.26% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory novell.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://osvdb.org/37273	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23765	vdb entry
http://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?19774
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018041	vdb entry
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_13_sr.html	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34148	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1688	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/25787	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2500?: CVE-2007-2500 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-2500?: To fix CVE-2007-2500, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-2500 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-2500 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~13% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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