SB2016112302 - Remote code execution in InPage

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12824)

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

The vulnerability exists within text processor when parsing .inp files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .inp file, trick the victim to open it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in full system compromise.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild against financial institutions in Asia. The latest attack report is dated November 3, 2017.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://securelist.com/blog/research/76717/inpage-zero-day-exploit-used-to-attack-financial-institutions-in-asia/
• https://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2017/11/unit42-recent-inpage-exploits-lead-multiple-malw...