Remote code execution in QVOD Technology QVOD Player

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU1314

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2008-4664

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in QVOD Player ActiveX control (QvodInsert.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Upgrade to the version 2.5.1 build 0053 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

QVOD Player: 1.0.1 - 2.0.1

External links

http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39675

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

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.