Remote code execution in SSReader

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU1247

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-5892

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in SSReader Pdg2 ActiveX control (pdg2.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, cause a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

SSReader: 4.0

External links

http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-5892
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38311
http://download.microsoft.com/download/A/1/0/A100794F-D763-450A-97DA-3FF0DDEB5A60/Microsoft%20Securi...

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.