Learn2 STrunner ActiveX control (iestm32.dll) buffer overflow

learn2-strunner-activex-bo (40973) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

The Learn2 STrunner ActiveX control (iestm32.dll) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page that passes an overly long argument, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the user or cause the victim's browser to crash.

Platforms Affected:

  • Learn2, Learn2 STRunner

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Learn2 Web site, Learn2.com e-learning Online Superstore at http://www.tutorials.com/fd/tutorials.asp.
  • BID-28058: Learn2 STRunner 'iestm32.dll' ActiveX Control Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2007-6252: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Learn2 Corporation STRunner (aka Street Technologies) ActiveX control in iestm32.dll allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
  • SA29195: Learn2 STRunner ActiveX Control Buffer Overflows
  • US-CERT VU#524857: Learn2 STRunner ActiveX control stack buffer overflows
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-0733: Learn2 STRunner ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Feb 29, 2008

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