VDB-111711 · CVE-2017-17946 · GCVE-0-2017-17946

Handy Password 4.9.3 Title Name memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Handy Password 4.9.3. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Title Name Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-17946. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Handy Password 4.9.3. This affects an unknown code block of the component Title Name Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A buffer overflow in Handy Password 4.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long "Title name" field in "mail box" data that is mishandled in an "Open from mail box" action.

The bug was discovered 01/08/2017. The weakness was released 01/10/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-17946 since 12/28/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 367 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Name

Handy Password

Version

4.9.3

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/08/2017 🔍
12/28/2017 +354 days 🔍
01/10/2018 +13 days 🔍
01/10/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/11/2018 +1 days 🔍
12/29/2019 +717 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-17946 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17946
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111711

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2018 16:27
Updated: 12/29/2019 08:19
Changes: 01/11/2018 16:27 (55), 12/29/2019 08:19 (1)
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