KeyWorks KeyHelp Module 'keyhelp.ocx' ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:36546

Info

KeyWorks KeyHelp Module 'keyhelp.ocx' ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 36546
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2012-2515
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 29 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 08:02PM
Credit: Nine Situations Group - pyrokinesis
Vulnerable: KeyWorks KeyHelp Module 1.2.312
EMC Documentum ApplicationXtender Desktop 5.4
EMC Captiva Quickscan Pro 4.6 SP1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

KeyWorks KeyHelp Module 'keyhelp.ocx' ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

KeyWorks KeyHelp Module is prone to a remote stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.

Attackers can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Successful exploits will compromise the application and the computer. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

KeyWorks KeyHelp Module 'keyhelp.ocx' ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

A working commercial exploit is available through VUPEN Security - Exploit and PoCs Service. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

The following exploit is available:

Solution / Fix

KeyWorks KeyHelp Module 'keyhelp.ocx' ActiveX Control Remote 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

KeyWorks KeyHelp Module 'keyhelp.ocx' ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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