Kingsoft Antivirus Online Update Module UpdateOcx2.dll buffer overflow
| kingsoft-updateocx2-bo (41088) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Kingsoft Antivirus Online Update Module KUpdateObj2 ActiveX control (UpdateOcx2.dll) is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the SetUninstallName() method. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web page that passes an overly long argument to the SetUninstallName() 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:
- Beijing Kingsoft, Kingsoft Antivirus ActiveX control 2007.12.29.29
Remedy:
No remedy available as of August 23, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Kingsoft Web site, Kingsoft internet security at http://en.kingsoft.com/antivirus.htm.
- BID-28172: Kingsoft Antivirus Online Update Module ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1307: Heap-based buffer overflow in the KUpdateObj2 Class ActiveX control in UpdateOcx2.dll in Beijing KingSoft Antivirus Online Update Module 2007.12.29.29 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SetUninstallName method.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0857: Kingsoft Antivirus Online Update Module Code Execution Vulnerability
- SA29204: Kingsoft Antivirus Online Update Module ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow
Reported:
Mar 10, 2008
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