ESRI ArcMap 'mxd' File Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:53988

Info

ESRI ArcMap 'mxd' File Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 53988
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2012-1661
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 13 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 17 2012 12:03AM
Credit: Boston Cyber Defense
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

ESRI ArcMap 'mxd' File Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

ESRI ArcMap is prone to an arbitrary-code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploits will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

ESRI ArcMap 'mxd' File Arbitrary Code Execution 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

ESRI ArcMap 'mxd' File Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

ESRI ArcMap 'mxd' File Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

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