Facebook Photo Uploader 4 'ImageUploader4.1.ocx' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:27534

Info

Facebook Photo Uploader 4 'ImageUploader4.1.ocx' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 27534
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 31 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 01 2008 04:27PM
Credit: Elazar Broad discovered this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Facebook ImageUploader4.1.ocx 4.5.57 .0
Not Vulnerable: Facebook ImageUploader4.ocx 4.5.57 .1

Discussion

Facebook Photo Uploader 4 'ImageUploader4.1.ocx' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Facebook Photo Uploader ActiveX control is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

Successfully exploiting this issue may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Failed exploit attempts will result in denial-of-service conditions.

The Symantec DeepSight team has confirmed that this issue leads to a crash in 'ImageUploader4.1.ocx' 4.5.57.0; other versions may also be vulnerable. We will update this BID as more information emerges.

Exploit / POC

Facebook Photo Uploader 4 'ImageUploader4.1.ocx' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working 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].

Solution / Fix

Facebook Photo Uploader 4 'ImageUploader4.1.ocx' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Reportedly, the 'ImageUploader4.ocx' control 4.5.57.1 is not affected by the issue, but this has not been confirmed by Symantec or the vendor. Customers should contact the vendor for information on obtaining and applying fixes.

References

Facebook Photo Uploader 4 'ImageUploader4.1.ocx' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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