Microsoft Authenticode mechanism installs ActiveX controls without prompting user

Overview A vulnerability in Microsoft's Authenticode could allow a remote attacker to install an untrusted ActiveX control on the victim's system. Description According to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-041:ActiveX is a technology that allows programmers to develop self-contained software modul...

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains buffer overflow in Type attribute of OBJECT element on double-byte character set systems

Overview Certain versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer IE that support double-byte character sets DBCS contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Type attribute of the OBJECT element. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running IE. Description...

Weaknesses in MIT magic cookie and XDM X Windows authorization

Overview MIT magic cookie and XDM authorization contain vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to connect to X displays. Description Two widely used X Window System authorization schemes have weaknesses in their sample implementations. MIT-MAGIC-COOKIE-1 On some systems built without t...

zlib "gzprintf()" function vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview A buffer overflow exists in one of the functions included with the zlib compression library. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. An exploit for this vulnerability is publicly available. Description The zlib website...

IBM AIX "secldapclntd" daemon authentication vulnerability

Overview A vulnerability in the secldapclntd daemon in IBM's AIX operating system could allow unauthorized remote users to modify accounts on the system. Description According to the IBM bulletin for this issue:"The secldapclntd daemon accepts requests from the LDAP load module, forwards requests...

Microsoft Windows RPC service vulnerable to DoS via NULL pointer dereference

Overview The RPC service in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and XP can be terminated by a specially crafted RPC message. A remote attacker could cause a denial of service. Description According to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-010, "Remote Procedure Call RPC is a protocol used by the Windows...

Concurrent Versions System (CVS) server improperly deallocates memory

Overview A "double-free" vulnerability in the Concurrent Versions System CVS server could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands or cause a denial of service on a vulnerable system. Description CVS is a source code maintenance system that is widely used by open-source...

Microsoft Windows SMTP Service fails to properly handle responses from the NTLM authentication layer

Overview A flaw in the authentication code of the SMTP service provided with Windows 2000 server and Exchange 5.5 may allow a user access to the SMTP service. This acess could be used to relay mail in violation of the SMTP server's security policy, or consume CPU resources on the SMTP server...

Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE) Content-Disposition vulnerabilities

Overview Microsoft Internet Explorer IE may handle executable content automatically, opening it with another application on the client host that may, in turn, instruct the operating system to execute the file. Description IE does not properly verify the Content-Disposition and Content-Type header...

Novell Netware RCONAG6 fails to validate user password when "Secure IP" is used to establish connection

Overview Novell Netware RCONAG6 allows users to gain access to the server without a password. Description Novell Netware RCONAG6 allows users to remotely administer a Novell host. A vulnerability in RCONAG6 makes it possible for a remote user to connect to the server without supplying a password...

Low BandWidth X proxy vulnerable to buffer overflow via crafted display command line option

Overview A locally exploitable buffer overflow exists in the Low BandWidth X proxy. Description The Low BandWidth X proxy is a component of XFree86 a freely redistributable open-source implementation of the X Window System. The Low BandWidth X proxy allows applications to transparently take...

Microsoft Windows SQL Server allows arbitrary queries to be executed via "xp_displayparamstmt" extended procedure

Overview MS SQL Server contains an extended stored procedure with inappropriate permission settings. Description Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 contain an extended stored procedure, xpdisplayparamstmt , that permits an unprivileged user of a database to gain administrative...

Common Desktop Environment (CDE) ToolTalk RPC database server (rpc.ttdbserverd) vulnerable to buffer overflow via _TT_CREATE_FILE()

Overview The Common Desktop Environment CDE ToolTalk RPC database server contains a buffer overflow condition that could let an attacker execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on a vulnerable system. The ToolTalk RPC database server typically runs with root privileges. Description A...

Integer overflow in xdr_array() function when deserializing the XDR stream

Overview There is an integer overflow present in the xdrarray function distributed as part of the Sun Microsystems XDR library. This overflow has been shown to lead to remotely exploitable buffer overflows in multiple applications, leading to the execution of arbitrary code. Although the library...

Yahoo! Messenger contains buffer overflow in "message" field

Overview Yahoo! Messenger is an instant messaging client. There is a remotely exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability in the "message" field of Yahoo! Messenger. Description A remotely exploitable buffer overflow exists in the "message" field that may permit a remote attacker to execute arbitra...

rpc.rwalld contains remotely exploitable format string vulnerability

Overview rpc.rwalld is a utility that is used to send a message to all terminals of a time sharing system. A format string vulnerability may permit a remote user to execute code with the privileges of the rwall daemon. Description rpc.rwalld is a utility that listens for remote wall requests. Wal...

Microsoft Internet Explorer Permits Remote Command Execution Through <OBJECT> Tag

Overview Microsoft Internet Explorer IE permits the remote execution of arbitrary commands via the tag. Description A vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Internet Explorer IE handles tags. If the CLASSID CLSID is unrecognized, then Internet Explorer will execute arbitrary commands...

OpenSSH contains a one-off overflow of an array in the channel handling code

Overview OpenSSH is a program used to provide secure connection and communications between client and servers. Channels are used to segregate differing traffic between the client and the server. Description OpenSSH versions 2.0 - 3.0.2 contain a one-off overflow of an array in the code that handl...

Microsoft Internet Explorer HTML rendering engine contains buffer overflow processing SRC attribute of HTML <EMBED> directive

Overview The Microsoft Internet Explorer HTML rendering engine contains a vulnerability in its handling of the SRC attribute of the HTML directive. An attacker who is able to convince a user to read a malicious HTML file may be able to crash Internt Explorer or execute arbitrary code with the...

AOL Instant Messenger client for Windows contains a buffer overflow while parsing TLV 0x2711 packets

Overview There is a remotely exploitable buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger AIM. An exploit has been publicly released. AOL has implemented a server side fix that has largely eliminated the chances of widespread automated exploitation of the vulnerability, but targeted exploitation of...

Digital Unix msgchk vulnerable to file contents disclosure via symlink redirection of profile

Overview msgchk, a part of the MH mail system, reads the user's .mhprofile in order to obtain configuration options. If the .mhprofile is linked to another file with illegal format, the first line of that file will be displayed in an error message by msgchk. Description msgchk is the portion of t...

Taylor UUCP Package fails to properly filter command line arguments

Overview Several Linux/Unix systems ship with a utility package called Taylor UUCP. A component of the UUCP package, uuxqt, fails to properly filter arguments from the commands sent to it. This can allow an intruder to gain elevated privileges and execute commands with the privileges of uucp,...

Hewlett-Packard Virtual Vault OS (VVOS) contains vulnerability in mkacct program

Overview There is a vulnerability in the /sbin/mkacct program, part of Hewlett Packard's Virtual Vault Operating System VVOS. Description Virtual Vault is an environment "designed for use in the financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, and retail industries to provide services such ...

HPUX kmmodreg allows arbitrary file overwriting via symlink redirection of temporary file

Overview The kmmodreg program distributed with some HPUX versions creates two temporary files with predictable names. Due to insecure handling of these files, an intruder may use them to overwrite arbitrary files during system boot via a symbolic link attack. Description The kmmodreg program...

Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) discloses contents of files via crafted request for .htr file

Overview A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Internet Information Server IIS which could disclose sensitive information contained in CGI-type files. Typically a CGI/script file on a web server should only be executable and not readable by remote users. Sensitive information contained in such a fi...

SSH authentication agent follows symlinks via a UNIX domain socket

Overview Older versions of SSH allow local attackers to to establish ssh sessions as the victim user without authentication. Description The text of this document was originally released on January 20, 1998, as SNI-23, developed by Secure Networks, Inc. SNI. To more widely broadcast this...

Borland/Inprise Interbase SQL database server contains backdoor superuser account with known password

Overview Description Interbase is an open source database package that is distributed by Borland/Inprise. The server contains a compiled-in backdoor account with a known password.In the following interbase code, references are made about a LOCKSMITH user: ./jrd/dyn.e ./jrd/isc.c ./jrd/jrd.c...

muhttpd versions 1.1.5 and earlier are vulnerable to path traversal

Overview Versions 1.1.5 and earlier of the mu HTTP deamon muhttpd are vulnerable to path traversal via crafted HTTP request from an unauthenticated user. This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated users to download arbitrary files and collect private information on the target device. Descriptio...

D-Link routers HNAP service contains stack-based buffer overflow

Overview D-Link DIR routers contain a stack-based buffer overflow in the HNAP Login action. Description CWE-121:Stack-based Buffer Overflow - CVE-2016-6563 Processing malformed SOAP messages when performing the HNAP Login action causes a buffer overflow in the stack. The vulnerable XML fields...

Nuuo NT-4040 firmware contains insecure default credentials

Overview Nuuo NT-4040 Titan, firmware NT-404001.07.0000.00151120, uses default credentials Description CWE-255: Credentials Management - CVE-2016-6553Nuuo NT-4040 Titan, firmware NT-404001.07.0000.00151120, uses non-random default credentials of: admin:admin and localdisplay:111111 . A remote...

Multicast DNS (mDNS) implementations may respond to unicast queries originating outside the local link

Overview Multicast DNS implementations may respond to unicast queries that originate from sources outside of the local link network. Such responses may disclose information about network devices or be used in denial-of-service DoS amplification attacks. Description Multicast DNS mDNS is a way for...

Dell ML6000 and Quantum Scalar i500 tape backup system command injection vulnerability

Overview Dell ML6000 and Quantum Scalar i500 tape backup system contain a command injection vulnerability. Description CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command 'OS Command Injection'Dell's and Quantum's advisories state the following: The tape library's remote use...

Artiva Agency Single Sign-On (SSO) feature vulnerability

Overview Artiva Agency Single Sign-On SSO feature checks only the local Windows login name which could allow an attacker to impersonate another Artiva Agency user. Description Artiva Agency Single Sign-On SSO feature when configured with the domain name option allows the currently logged on Windo...

Microsoft Office file format converter memory corruption vulnerability

Overview The Microsoft Office file format converter contains a memory corruption vulnerability, which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user. Description Microsoft Office file format converter is a component that converts legacy...

SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise vulnerable to XML injection

Overview SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise Version 15.7 ESD 2 and possibly earlier versions contains an XML injection vulnerability CWE-91. Description CWE-611:Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference 'XXE' SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise ASE Version 15.7 ESD 2 contains an...

Oracle E-Business Suite password disclosure vulnerability

Overview Oracle E-Business Suite 12.0-12.1, when used with the native login pages or single sign-on SSO / Oracle Access Management OAM with the native login pages, contains a credential exposure vulnerability. Description Oracle E-Business Suite administrators who have applied CPU patches for Jul...

Corporater EPM Suite is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery and cross-site scripting

Overview Corporater EPM Suite contains cross-site request forgery CSRF CWE-352 and reflected cross-site scripting XSS CWE-79 vulnerabilities. Description CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery CSRF- CVE-2013-3583Corporater EPM Suite contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability on the...

Adobe Shockwave player vulnerable to downgrading

Overview Adobe Shockwave Player may automatically install a legacy version of the runtime, which can increase the attack surface of systems that have Shockwave installed. Description Adobe Macromedia Shockwave Player is software that plays active web content developed in Macromedia and Adobe...

CuteSoft Cute Editor 6.4 reflected cross site scripting

Overview CuteSoft Cute Editor 6.4, and possibly other verions, contains a reflected cross-site scripting XSS CWE-79 vulnerability. Description CuteSoft Cute Editor 6.4 has been reported to contain a reflected cross-site scripting XSS CWE-79 vulnerability. The GET request parameter called UploadID...

Symantec Endpoint Protection network threat protection module Microsoft IIS denial of service vulnerability

Overview Symantec Endpoint Protection SEP Network Threat Protection module running on a Microsoft Internet Information Services IIS webserver contains a denial of service vulnerability when probed by an audit tool. Description Symantec Security Advisory SYM12-007 states:Overview Versions of...

HP Business Service Management 9.12 remote code execution vulnerability

Overview The HP Business Service Management HPBSM application contains a remote code execution vulnerability. Version 9.12 has been reported to be affected but other versions may also be affected. Description HPBSM uses the JBOSS application server. In the default configuration, HPBSM contains op...

Iceni products PDF parser stack buffer overflow

Overview Iceni Argus and Infix contain a stack buffer overflow in the handling of flate-compressed PDF content, which can allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description Iceni Argus is a PDF conversion library. Argus 6.20 and earlier fail to...

libpng invalid sCAL chunk processing vulnerability

Overview libpng reads uninitialized memory when processing invalid sCAL chunks. Description When libpng encounters a sCAL chunk that is empty it will read uninitialized memory. libpng also does not properly handle a sCAL chunk that lacks the terminating zero between the two strings...

WellinTech KingView 6.53 remote heap overflow vulnerability

Overview WellinTech KingView 6.53 contains a remote heap overflow vulnerability in the HistorySrv process which may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description According to WellinTech's website: "King V iew software is a high-pormance production which can be us...

Snare Agent web interface cross-site request forgery vulnerabilities

Overview The Snare Agent web interface is susceptible to cross-site request forgery attacks. Description The web interface allows the administrator to manage several agent settings, including changing the listening port and password. These HTTP requests do not perform proper validity checks and a...

Cisco Network Building Mediator products contain multiple vulnerabilities

Overview Cisco Network Building Mediator NBM products are affected by multiple vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to gain control of a vulnerable device or to cause a denial of service. Description Cisco Network Building Mediator NBM products are designed to manage facility energy use...

libspf2 DNS TXT record parsing buffer overflow

Overview libspf2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in code that parses DNS TXT records. Description libspf2 is a widely-deployed implementation of the Sender Policy Framework. According to RFC 4408: An SPF record is a DNS Resource Record RR that declares which hosts are, and are not,...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 contains a cross-domain vulnerability

Overview Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 is vulnerable to a cross-domain scripting violation, which can allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to access the content of a web page in a different domain. Description IE uses a cross-domain security model to maintain separation between browser frames...

HP Online Support Services ActiveX StartApp() arbitrary code execution

Overview The HP Online Support Services ActiveX control contains a method called StartApp. This may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute local files on a vulnerable system in the context of the local user. Description HP Services provides online product support services including H...

Microsoft GDI buffer overflow vulnerability

Overview The Microsoft GDI contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description The Graphics Device Interface GDI is component of the Microsoft Windows user interface. Windows Metafile WMF and Enhanced Metafile EMF are image file formats...