Beyond Compare ZIP Archive Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:39907

Info

Beyond Compare ZIP Archive Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 39907
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 04 2010 12:00AM
Updated: May 04 2010 12:00AM
Credit: mr_me
Vulnerable: Scooter Software Beyond Compare 3.0.13 b9599
Scooter Software Beyond Compare 3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Beyond Compare ZIP Archive Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Beyond Compare is prone to a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Beyond Compare 3.0.19 b9599 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Beyond Compare ZIP Archive Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The following exploit code is available:

Solution / Fix

Beyond Compare ZIP Archive Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

Beyond Compare ZIP Archive Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:
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