Vulnerability identifier: #VU1244
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
File Archiver
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for archiving
Vendor: Lhaca
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in Lhaca File Archiver when processing .lzh archives. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .lzh file, trick the victim into opening it, cause stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
Mitigation
Vulnerable software versions
File Archiver: 1.20 - 1.22
External links
http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/beware-lzh
http://vuln.sg/lhaca121-en.html
http://park8.wakwak.com/~app/Lhaca/overflow.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.