IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution ActiveX control (Isig.isigCtl.1) buffer overflow
| tpme-isigisigctl1-bo (73033) |  High Risk |
Description:
IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution ActiveX control (Isig.isigCtl.1) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the RunAndUploadFile() method. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the victim's browser to crash.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 9.3 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Complete |
| Integrity Impact: | Complete |
| Availability Impact: | Complete |
| Temporal Score: | 8.4 |
| Exploitability: | Proof-of-Concept |
| Remediation Level: | Unavailable |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
There is no replacement for IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Inventory (5724-N88) and IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software (5724-N89) Distribution. However a follow-on product, IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager for Lifecycle Management v8.1 (5725-C43), is available. Tradeup part numbers are available from the IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express products for customers who are currently licensed. For more information on the specific ordering information for the tradeups to the follow-on IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager for Lifecycle Management product, refer to Software Letter 211-048, dated January 25, 2011.
References:
- IBM Software Letter 211-048: IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager solution, built on BigFix technology, provides comprehensive endpoint lifecycle, security configuration compliance, and end-point protection management.
- Offensive Security Exploit Database [04-10-2012]: IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution Isig.isigCtl.1 ActiveX RunAndUploadFile() Method Overflow.
- ZDI-12-040: Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities.
- BID-52252: IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2012-0198: Stack-based buffer overflow in the RunAndUploadFile method in the Isig.isigCtl.1 ActiveX control in IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to an Asset Information file.
- OSVDB ID: 79735: IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution Isig.isigCtl.1 ActiveX RunAndUploadFile() Method Boundary Error Remote Overflow
- SA48216: IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution 4.1.1
Reported:
Mar 01, 2012
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