SB2009031601 - Remote code execution in JustSystems Ichitaro



SB2009031601 - Remote code execution in JustSystems Ichitaro

Published: March 16, 2009 Updated: December 22, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2009031601
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-1054)

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

The weakness exists due to boundary error when parsing a malformed file. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file or document using Web PURAGUINBYUA, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption, run a malicious program and execute arbitrary code on the 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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.