CVE-2014-0810 in Sanshiro
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in JustSystems Sanshiro 2007 before update 3, 2008 before update 5, 2009 before update 6, and 2010 before update 6, and Sanshiro Viewer before 2.0.2.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-0810 represents a critical remote code execution flaw affecting JustSystems Sanshiro software across multiple versions and the Sanshiro Viewer application. This vulnerability exists within the document processing functionality of these applications, creating a pathway for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The unspecified nature of the vulnerability suggests a fundamental flaw in how the software handles document parsing or rendering operations, particularly when processing specially crafted malicious documents. The affected versions span several years of the Sanshiro product line, indicating this was a persistent issue that required multiple updates to address properly.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of document files that are processed by the affected software applications. Attackers can craft malicious documents that, when opened or processed by Sanshiro or Sanshiro Viewer, trigger the underlying flaw and allow arbitrary code execution. This typically involves manipulating document structures, embedded objects, or parsing logic to cause buffer overflows, memory corruption, or other exploitable conditions within the application's memory management systems. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it allows remote code execution without requiring user interaction beyond opening the malicious document, making it highly dangerous in targeted attack scenarios.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risks for organizations relying on JustSystems Sanshiro software for document processing and management. The remote execution capability means that attackers can compromise systems from anywhere on the network, potentially leading to full system compromise, data exfiltration, or lateral movement within the network. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of the software, indicating that organizations with legacy systems or those that have not applied the necessary patches are at risk. This creates a substantial attack surface for threat actors who can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive documents and systems.
The mitigation strategy for CVE-2014-0810 requires immediate application of vendor patches and updates to all affected versions of Sanshiro and Sanshiro Viewer. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to systems running these applications and deploy intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing application whitelisting policies can prevent unauthorized document processing and reduce the attack surface. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-119, which addresses weaknesses in memory management and buffer overflows, and may map to ATT&CK techniques involving execution through compromised applications and remote code execution. Regular security assessments and vulnerability management processes should include verification of patch compliance for all versions of this software to prevent exploitation attempts and maintain overall security posture.