Buffer overflow in InPage - CVE-2017-12824
Published: November 23, 2016 / Updated: November 20, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU1188
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12824
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Concept Software Private Limited
Affected software:
InPage
InPage
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists within text processor when parsing .inp files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .inp file, trick the victim to open it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in full system compromise.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild against financial institutions in Asia. The latest attack report is dated November 3, 2017.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-12824
Install update from vendor's website. Reportedly, version 3.6.0 fixes the vulnerability.