ESET NOD32 Antivirus CAB File Parsing Engine Integer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:21701

Info

ESET NOD32 Antivirus CAB File Parsing Engine Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 21701
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 21 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 21 2006 12:00AM
Credit: Sergio Alvarez is credited with the discovery of this issue.
Vulnerable: Eset NOD32 Antivirus 0
Not Vulnerable: Eset NOD32 Antivirus 1.1743

Discussion

ESET NOD32 Antivirus CAB File Parsing Engine Integer Overflow Vulnerability

ESET NOD32 Antivirus is prone to an integer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to ensure that integer values are not overrun.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with administrative privileges, facilitating the complete compromise of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial of service.

Versions prior to 1.1743 are vulnerable to this issue.

Exploit / POC

ESET NOD32 Antivirus CAB File Parsing Engine Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]:[email protected].

Solution / Fix

ESET NOD32 Antivirus CAB File Parsing Engine Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released patches to address this issue. The vendor states that the application's automatic update feature should install the patches.

References

ESET NOD32 Antivirus CAB File Parsing Engine Integer Overflow Vulnerability

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