Heap-based buffer overflow in ACDSee Pro/Ultimate

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU44264

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-1197

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Integer overflow in the IDE_ACDStd.apl module for ACDSee 14.1 Build 137. A remote attacker can use crafted to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

ACDSee: 14.1_build_137

External links

http://osvdb.org/79305
http://secunia.com/advisories/47450
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52047
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73242

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.