FirstClass Client executes code without displaying a warning dialog
| firstclassclient-execute-code (14151) |  High Risk |
Description:
FirstClass Client could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system. FirstClass Client executes a local file without providing a warning dialog. A remote attacker could create a URL that opens a malicious file that would be executed in the victim's Web browser, once the link is clicked.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- FirstClass Web page: FirstClass Division, Open Text Corporation.
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Mon Feb 02 2004 - 01:41:38 CST: FirstClass 7.1: Bypass File Execution Warning.
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Mon Jan 05 2004 - 17:40:15 CST: FirstClass Client 7.1: Command Execution via Email Web Link.
- BID-9370: Open Text Corporation FirstClass Local File Reference Command Execution Vulnerability
- BID-9551: Open Text Corporation FirstClass Malicious File Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0037: FirstClass Desktop Client 7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via hyperlinks in FirstClass RTF messages.
- OSVDB ID: 3442: FirstClass Desktop Client RTF Hyperlink Arbitrary Command Execution
- OSVDB ID: 3823: FirstClass Client File Extensions Restriction Bypass
- SA10556: FirstClass Client RTF Document Link Execution of Arbitrary Commands
- SA10764: FirstClass Client File Extensions Restriction Bypass
- SECTRACK ID: 1008609: FirstClass Desktop Client `file://` URLs Execute Local Files Without Presenting a Warning Dialog
Platforms Affected:
- Centrinity FirstClass Client 7.1
Reported:
Jan 05, 2004
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