SB2017051010 - Remote code execution in MarkLogic
Published: May 10, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017051010
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
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 vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8384)
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in DHFSummary functionality in AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter when handling malicious .doc files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .doc file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.