DataRescue IDA Pro Dynamically Linked Library Remote Format String Vulnerability

BID:12819

Info

DataRescue IDA Pro Dynamically Linked Library Remote Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 12819
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2005-0770
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 16 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 10:56AM
Credit: Piotr Bania <[email protected]> is credited with the discovery of this issue.
Vulnerable: DataRescue IDA Pro 4.7 .0.830
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

DataRescue IDA Pro Dynamically Linked Library Remote Format String Vulnerability

A remote, client-side format string vulnerability affects DataRescue IDA Pro. This issue is due to a failure of the application to securely implement a formatted printing function.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of an unsuspecting user that executed the vulnerable application.

Exploit / POC

DataRescue IDA Pro Dynamically Linked Library Remote Format String Vulnerability

It has been reported that a proof of concept exploit has been created to exploit this issue, however it is has not been made publicly available. This BID will be updated when new information is made available.

Solution / Fix

DataRescue IDA Pro Dynamically Linked Library Remote Format String Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

DataRescue IDA Pro Dynamically Linked Library Remote Format String Vulnerability

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