Lhaplus ARJ archive buffer overflow
| lhaplus-arj-bo (36718) |  High Risk |
Description:
Lhaplus is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of the ARJ archives. By sending a specially-crafted ARJ archive containing an overly long filename, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Lhaplus, Lhaplus 1.53 and prior
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Lhaplus (1.55 or later), available from the Lhaplus Web page. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- JVN#70734805, Lhaplus ARJ Buffer Overflow at http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN70734805/index.html.
- Lhaplus Web page, HoeHoe.com at http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~schezo/.
- BID-25754: Lhaplus ARJ Archive Long Filename Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-5048: Heap-based buffer overflow in Lhaplus before 1.55 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an ARJ archive.
- SA26907: Lhaplus ARJ Long Filename Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Reported:
Sep 21, 2007
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