Trillian DTD File XML Parser Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:28747

Info

Trillian DTD File XML Parser Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 28747
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-6563
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 11 2008 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 05:29PM
Credit: david130490
Vulnerable: Cerulean Studios Trillian 3.1.9 .0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Trillian DTD File XML Parser Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Trillian is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.

To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting user to load a malicious '.dtd' file. Successfully exploiting this issue may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Failed exploit attempts will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Trillian 3.1.9.0 Basic is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Trillian DTD File XML Parser Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting user to open a malicious file using the affected application.

Proof-of-concept code is available to registered users at the following URI:

http://www.p1mp4m.es/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=18

Solution / Fix

Trillian DTD File XML Parser Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

References

Trillian DTD File XML Parser Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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