Lycos FileUploader Module FileUploader.dll ActiveX control buffer overflow
| lycosfileuploader-fileuploader-activex-bo (39849) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Lycos FileUploader Module ActiveX control (FileUploader.dll) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the HandwriterFilename method. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web page that passes an overly long string to the HandwriterFilename 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:
- Lycos, Lycos FileUploader ActiveX control 2.0.0.2
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Lycos Website, Lycos FileUploader Control ActiveX at http://www.lycos.com/.
- BID-27411: Lycos File Upload Component 'FileUploader.dll' ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0443: Heap-based buffer overflow in the FileUploader.FUploadCtl.1 ActiveX control in FileUploader.dll 2.0.0.2 in Lycos FileUploader Module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HandwriterFilename property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0253: Lycos FileUploader Module HandwriterFilename Code Execution Issue
- SA28599: Lycos FileUploader Module File Upload Component ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow
Reported:
Jan 22, 2008
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