eXPert PDF '.pj' File Heab-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	47571
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 25 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 25 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	KedAns-Dz
Vulnerable:	Visagesoft eXPert PDF 7.0.880.0
Not Vulnerable:

eXPert PDF '.pj' File Heab-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

eXPert PDF is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly bounds check user-supplied data before copying it into an insufficiently sized buffer.

An attacker could 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.

eXPert PDF '.pj' File Heab-based 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].

The following proof of concept is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/47571.pl

eXPert PDF '.pj' File Heab-based 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].

eXPert PDF '.pj' File Heab-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• Vendor Homepage (Visagesoft)