7-zip 3.13/4.23/4.26 Beta ARJ Archive memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in 7-zip 3.13/4.23/4.26 Beta. Affected is an unknown function of the component ARJ Archive Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-3051. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in 7-zip 3.13/4.23/4.26 Beta (File Compression Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component ARJ Archive Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ARJ plugin (arj.dll) 3.9.2.0 for 7-Zip 3.13, 4.23, and 4.26 BETA, as used in products including Turbo Searcher, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large ARJ block.

The bug was discovered 09/05/2005. The weakness was shared 09/23/2005 by Tan Chew Keong with Secunia Research (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at secunia.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-3051 since 09/23/2005. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

After 10 months, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at saintcorporation.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 18 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 23750 (7-Zip ARJ File Handling Overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at 7-zip.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 5 hours after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 9180.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (30438), Tenable (23750), SecurityFocus (BID 21208†), OSVDB (19639†) and Secunia (SA23004†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 23750
Nessus Name: 7-Zip ARJ File Handling Overflow
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Saint ID: exploit_info/7zip_arj
Saint Name: 7-Zip ARJ archive handling buffer overflow

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: 7-zip.org
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Timelineinfo

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06/09/2006 +256 days 🔍
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11/30/2006 +9 days 🔍
12/03/2006 +3 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Tan Chew Keong
Organization: Secunia Research
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-3051 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1759
X-Force: 30438 - Turbo Searcher ARJ buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 21208 - Knownsoft Turbo Searcher ARJ File Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 23004 - Turbo Searcher arj.dll Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 19639 - 7-Zip ARJ Archive Processing Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1017261
Vulnerability Center: 13180 - 7-Zip Large ARJ Block Buffer Overflow, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-4603

Entryinfo

Created: 09/26/2005 12:30
Updated: 07/04/2019 14:58
Changes: 09/26/2005 12:30 (92), 07/04/2019 14:58 (10)
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Cache ID: 216:0B6:103

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