SB2017051011 - Remote code execution in MarkLogic



SB2017051011 - Remote code execution in MarkLogic

Published: May 10, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017051011
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8383)

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 the Doc_GetFontTable functionality of 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.