CVE-2005-0347 in Arcade
Summary
by MITRE
Integer overflow in RealArcade 1.2.0.994 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RGS file with an invalid size string for the GUID and game name, which leads to a buffer overflow.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/23/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-0347 represents a critical integer overflow flaw affecting RealArcade versions 1.2.0.994 and earlier. This issue stems from inadequate input validation within the software's handling of RGS files, which are used for game configuration and data exchange within the RealArcade platform. The vulnerability specifically manifests when processing invalid size strings for GUID and game name fields, creating a dangerous condition that can be exploited by remote attackers to gain arbitrary code execution privileges on affected systems.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves a classic integer overflow scenario where the application fails to properly validate the size parameters within RGS file structures. When an attacker crafts a malicious RGS file containing malformed size strings for the GUID and game name components, the application's integer arithmetic operations overflow, resulting in unexpected memory allocation behavior. This overflow condition directly translates into a buffer overflow vulnerability, as the application attempts to write data beyond the allocated memory boundaries for these specific fields. The flaw falls under the CWE-190 category of integer overflow, specifically representing a scenario where an attacker can manipulate integer values to cause memory corruption.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution, as it provides attackers with complete system compromise capabilities. Remote exploitation allows adversaries to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected application, potentially leading to full system takeover, data exfiltration, or establishment of persistent backdoors. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require local access to exploit the flaw, making it particularly dangerous in environments where RealArcade applications are deployed across networked systems. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for execution through script-based attacks and T1203 for exploitation of software vulnerabilities.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-0347 require immediate patching of affected RealArcade installations to version 1.2.0.995 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for integer overflow protection. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to RealArcade services and deploy intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious RGS file access patterns. Additionally, input validation controls should be strengthened at multiple layers, including application-level sanitization of file parameters and network-level filtering of potentially malicious file transfers. Security teams should also consider implementing application whitelisting policies that restrict execution of unauthorized RealArcade components and establish monitoring protocols for anomalous memory allocation patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper integer overflow protection in software development practices and the necessity of comprehensive input validation across all user-facing data processing components.