CVE-2007-4803 in AtomixMP3
Summary
by MITRE
Buffer overflow in AtomixMP3 2.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings in file and title fields in a .pls file, as demonstrated by the (1) File1 and (2) Title1 fields, different vectors than CVE-2006-6287 and CVE-2007-2487.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/06/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-4803 represents a critical buffer overflow flaw within AtomixMP3 version 2.3 that exposes users to remote code execution risks through maliciously crafted playlist files. This vulnerability specifically targets the handling of file and title fields within .pls playlist files, which are commonly used to organize and stream multimedia content. The flaw manifests when the application processes excessively long strings in the File1 and Title1 fields of these playlist files, creating conditions where memory boundaries are exceeded and potentially allowing attackers to overwrite adjacent memory locations with malicious code.
The technical implementation of this buffer overflow occurs at the application level where input validation is insufficient for processing user-supplied data within playlist metadata fields. When AtomixMP3 encounters a .pls file containing overly long strings in the designated file and title fields, the software fails to properly bound-check the input data before copying it into fixed-size memory buffers. This lack of proper input sanitization creates exploitable memory corruption conditions that can be leveraged by remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. The vulnerability operates under the common weakness enumeration CWE-121, which categorizes buffer overflow conditions where insufficient bounds checking allows attackers to write beyond allocated memory regions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple denial of service or data corruption, as it enables full remote code execution capabilities for attackers who can successfully craft malicious playlist files. Attackers can exploit this weakness by preparing specially formatted .pls files that contain strings exceeding the buffer capacity in the File1 and Title1 fields, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability demonstrates a pattern of insecure programming practices where string handling functions do not validate input length before copying data into fixed-size buffers, creating persistent security risks for users who frequently interact with multimedia playlist files.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of broader exploitation techniques documented in the attack tactic framework, particularly those related to initial access and execution phases where attackers leverage application vulnerabilities to establish persistent access. The attack vector for CVE-2007-4803 differs from related vulnerabilities such as CVE-2006-6287 and CVE-2007-2487, indicating that while similar in nature, each vulnerability represents distinct code paths within the application that require separate mitigation approaches. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation measures, including proper bounds checking and length verification for all user-supplied data within playlist processing functions. The recommended mitigations include updating to patched versions of AtomixMP3, implementing network segmentation to limit exposure, and deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious playlist file patterns that may indicate attempted exploitation of this vulnerability.