abc2mtex process_abc buffer overflow
| abc2mtex-processabc-bo (18578) |  High Risk |
Description:
abc2mtex is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking in the process_abc function of the abc.c file. By creating a specially-crafted ABC file, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with user privileges, once the file is processed.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- abc2mtex Web page: abc2mtex.
- University of Illinois Chicago Web site: abc2mtex 1.6.1 process_abc overflows key buffer.
- BID-12018: ABC2MTEX Process ABC Key Field Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1257: Buffer overflow in the process_abc function in abc.c for abc2mtex 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC files.
Platforms Affected:
- Chris Walshaw abc2mtex 1.6.1
Reported:
Dec 17, 2004
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