FirstClass bookmark files command execution
| firstclass-bookmark-command-execution (20032) |  High Risk |
Description:
FirstClass could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands caused by improper restrictions of URLs within Internet bookmarks. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by supplying Universal Naming Convention (UNC) or Rich Text Format (RTF) paths in the Internet bookmark files which, once the user clicks the bookmark file, could allow the remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- FirstClass Web page: FirstClass Division, Open Text Corporation.
- BID-13079: Centrinity FirstClass Client Bookmark Window File Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1045: OpenText FirstClass 8.0 client does not properly sanitize strings before passing them to the Windows ShellExecute API, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a UNC path in a bookmark.
- OSVDB ID: 15356: FirstClass Client Bookmark Files Arbitrary Program Execution
- SA14898: FirstClass Client Bookmark Files Can Launch Local Programs
- SECTRACK ID: 1013665: FirstClass Bookmark Input Validation Flaw Lets Users Execute Existing Local Files
Platforms Affected:
- Open Text Corporation FirstClass 7.1
- Open Text Corporation FirstClass 8.0
Reported:
Apr 08, 2005
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