Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:40768

Info

Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 40768
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2010-0990
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 11 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 05 2011 09:32PM
Credit: Carsten Eiram, Secunia Research.
Vulnerable: Creative Labs AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX control 2.0.12 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX control is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

Successful exploits allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application, typically Internet Explorer, using the ActiveX control. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX control 2.0.12.0 is vulnerable; other versions may be affected.

Exploit / POC

Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Reportedly the issue will be fixed in version 2.0.13 however Symantec has not confirmed this. Please contact the vendor for more information.

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

Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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