VDB-3022 · CVE-2007-2152 · XFDB 33732

McAfee VirusScan 8.0i Unicode Filename memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in McAfee VirusScan 8.0i (Anti-Malware Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Unicode Filename Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the On-Access Scanner in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise before 8.0i Patch 12 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename containing multi-byte (Unicode) characters.

The bug was discovered 04/18/2007. The weakness was disclosed 04/18/2007 by iDefense Labs with iDefense (Website). The advisory is available at labs.idefense.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-2152 since 04/19/2007. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at mysupport.mcafee.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8996.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (33732).

Productinfo

Type

Anti-Malware Software

Vendor

McAfee

Name

VirusScan

Version

8.0i

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: mysupport.mcafee.com
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mcafee.com

Advisory: labs.idefense.com⛔
Researcher: iDefense Labs
Organization: iDefense
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-2152 (🔍)
X-Force: 33732 - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise On-Access scanner component buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityTracker: 1017928
Vulnerability Center: 14957 - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i before Patch 12 User Assisted Remote Code Execution, High
SecurityFocus: 23543 - McAfee VirusScan On-Access Scanner File Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 24914
OSVDB: 34993 - McAfee VirusScan Enterprise On-Access Scanner Unicode Filename Overflow
Vupen: ADV-2007-1435

Entryinfo

Created: 04/25/2007 11:00
Updated: 07/18/2019 14:46
Changes: 04/25/2007 11:00 (88), 07/18/2019 14:46 (2)
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