yEnc32 NTX buffer overflow
| yenc32-ntx-bo (34271) |  High Risk |
Description:
yEnc32 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of NTX files. By sending an NTX file containing an overly long filename, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system, if the attacker could convince the victim to open the malicious file.
Platforms Affected:
- Centova Technologies, yEnc32 1.0.7.207
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of yEnc32 (1.0.8 or later) available from the yEnc32 Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- vuln.sg Vulnerability Research Advisory 2007-05-12 , yEnc32 Decoder Long Filename Buffer Overflow Vulnerability at http://vuln.sg/yenc32-107-en.html.
- yEnc32 Web site, yEnc32 - Home - www.yenc32.com at http://www.yenc32.com/.
- BID-23948: yEnc32 Decoder Overly Long Filename Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-2646: Heap-based buffer overflow in yEnc32 1.0.7.207 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an NTX file.
- SA25252: yEnc32 NTX Decoding Filename Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-1787: yEnc32 NTX File Decoder Filename Handling Client-Side Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Reported:
May 12, 2007
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