ID:1040 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in GOM Player - CVE-2017-5881

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Vulnerability description

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