SciTE '.rb' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BID:43612
Info
SciTE '.rb' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 43612 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2009-3857 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jul 13 2009 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jul 13 2009 12:00AM |
| Credit: | prodigy |
| Vulnerable: |
Scintilla SciTE 1.72 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
SciTE '.rb' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SciTE is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.
Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
SciTE 1.72 is vulnerable; other versions may be affected as well.
SciTE is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.
Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
SciTE 1.72 is vulnerable; other versions may be affected as well.
Exploit / POC
SciTE '.rb' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
The following proof-of-concept is available:
The following proof-of-concept is available:
Solution / Fix
SciTE '.rb' File 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].
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].