Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer Control up to 2.0.6.15 ActiveX Control xweb.ocx File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer Control up to 2.0.6.15. The affected element is an unknown function of the file xweb.ocx of the component ActiveX Control. Performing a manipulation of the argument File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0975. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer Control up to 2.0.6.15. This affects some unknown functionality of the file xweb.ocx of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation of the argument File 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:

Buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer ActiveX control (xweb.ocx) 2.0.6.15 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary via a long File parameter.

The weakness was presented 09/24/2002 by Andrew as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0975. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9877), SecurityFocus (BID 5489†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29315†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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08/16/2002 🔍
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09/24/2002 +39 days 🔍
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07/23/2014 +1280 days 🔍
03/14/2017 +965 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Andrew
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0975 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0975
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18783
X-Force: 9877
SecurityFocus: 5489 - Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 29315 - Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer Control Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2014 11:07
Updated: 03/14/2017 08:04
Changes: 07/23/2014 11:07 (55), 03/14/2017 08:04 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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