#VU6372 Improper input validation in Hanako - CVE-2017-2154
Published: April 21, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6372
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2154
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Hanako
Hanako
Software vendor:
JustSystems Corporation
JustSystems Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing Hanako documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document, trick the victim into opening and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing Hanako documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document, trick the victim into opening and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.