axmldec 1.2.0 axml_parser.cpp parse_start_namespace out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in axmldec 1.2.0. Affected is the function jitana::axml_parser::parse_start_namespace in the library lib/jitana/util/axml_parser.cpp. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-14402. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in axmldec 1.2.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function jitana::axml_parser::parse_start_namespace in the library lib/jitana/util/axml_parser.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

axmldec 1.2.0 has an out-of-bounds write in the jitana::axml_parser::parse_start_namespace function in lib/jitana/util/axml_parser.cpp.

The bug was discovered 07/17/2018. The weakness was disclosed 07/19/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-14402 since 07/18/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 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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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/17/2018 🔍
07/18/2018 +1 days 🔍
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03/08/2020 +598 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-14402 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14402
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121967

Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2018 19:33
Updated: 03/08/2020 16:54
Changes: 07/19/2018 19:33 (56), 03/08/2020 16:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:26A:103

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