UltraDefrag FindFiles() function buffer overflow
| ultradefrag-findfiles-bo (35654) |  High Risk |
Description:
UltraDefrag is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the FindFiles() function. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file with an overly long pathname, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- UltraDefrag UltraDefrag, UltraDefrag UltraDefrag 1.0.3 and prior
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of UltraDefrag (1.0.4 or later), available from SourceForge.net : Files. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- SourceForge.net : Files, UltraDefrag - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: ultradefrag-1.0.4 at http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=199532&release_id=527964.
- BID-25102: UltraDefrag FindFiles Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-4051: Heap-based buffer overflow in the FindFiles function in UltraDefrag 1.0.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a file with a long pathname. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- SA26233: UltraDefrag "FindFiles()" Buffer Overflow
Reported:
Jul 27, 2007
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