SB2017051210 - Remote code execution in MarkLogic



SB2017051210 - Remote code execution in MarkLogic

Published: May 12, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017051210
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-2017-2793)

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 UnCompressUnicode functionality when parsing malicious .xls files. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted .xls file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.