Crystal Reports XI Release 2 (Enterprise Tree Control) buffer overflow
| crystalreports-enterprisetree-bo (39743) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Crystal Reports XI Release 2 (Enterprise Tree Control) ActiveX control (EnterpriseControls.dll) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the SelectedSession() method. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web page that passes an overly long string to the SelectedSession() method, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim or cause the victim's browser to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports XI R2
Remedy:
No remedy available as of October 4, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Business Objects Web site, Crystal Reports XI Release 2 at http://www.businessobjects.com/products/reporting/crystalreports/xi_release_2.asp.
- BID-27333: Crystal Reports 'EnterpriseControls.dll' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0379: Race condition in the Enterprise Tree ActiveX control (EnterpriseControls.dll 11.5.0.313) in Crystal Reports XI Release 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the SelectedSession method, which triggers a buffer overflow.
- SECTRACK ID: 1019239: Crystal Reports Buffer Overflow in 'EnterpriseControls.dll' ActiveX Control Lets Remote Users Deny Service
Reported:
Jan 16, 2008
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