SB2017021602 - Remote code execution in GOM Player
Published: February 16, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017021602
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5881)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exist due to boundary error when processing .pfx files. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .pfx file, cause heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.