#VU7999 Stack-based buffer overflow in SpiderControl MicroBrowser - CVE-2017-12707
Published: August 23, 2017 / Updated: September 26, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7999
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2017-12707
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SpiderControl MicroBrowser
SpiderControl MicroBrowser
Software vendor:
iniNet Solutions GmbH
iniNet Solutions GmbH
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow when handling malicious content. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption, gain access to the system, manipulate system files and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow when handling malicious content. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption, gain access to the system, manipulate system files and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.