Microsoft HTML Help '.chm' File Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BID:47330
Info
Microsoft HTML Help '.chm' File Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 47330 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Apr 12 2011 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 12 2011 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Luigi Auriemma |
| Vulnerable: | |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Microsoft HTML Help '.chm' File Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Microsoft HTML Help is prone to a remote stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.
The vulnerability occurs when the application handles a malformed Microsoft HTML Help file ('.chm').
An attacker may exploit the issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts likely result in denial-of-service conditions.
Microsoft HTML Help is prone to a remote stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.
The vulnerability occurs when the application handles a malformed Microsoft HTML Help file ('.chm').
An attacker may exploit the issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts likely result in denial-of-service conditions.
Exploit / POC
Microsoft HTML Help '.chm' File Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
The following exploit code is available:
The following exploit code is available:
Solution / Fix
Microsoft HTML Help '.chm' File Stack 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].
References
Microsoft HTML Help '.chm' File Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
- Stack overflow in Microsoft HTML Help 6.1 (CHM files) (Luigi Auriemma)