IBM Egatherer 2.0.0.16 ActiveX Control SetDebugging memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM Egatherer 2.0.0.16. The impacted element is the function SetDebugging of the component ActiveX Control. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-2663. Additionally, an exploit exists.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM Egatherer 2.0.0.16. This vulnerability affects the function SetDebugging of the component ActiveX Control. 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. CVE summarizes:

The (1) SetDebugging and (2) RunEgatherer methods in IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control 2.0.0.16 allow remote attackers to create files with arbitrary content, as demonstrated by creating a .hta file in a Startup folder.

The bug was discovered 02/20/2004. The weakness was released 06/15/2004 by Drew Copley (DiGiT) with eEye Digital Security (Website). The advisory is shared for download at eeye.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-2663 since 08/18/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 116 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16428), SecurityFocus (BID 10562†), OSVDB (7090†) and Secunia (SA11072†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: eeye.com
Researcher: Drew Copley (DiGiT)
Organization: eEye Digital Security
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-2663 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2663
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23536
X-Force: 16428 - IBM eGatherer could allow code execution
SecurityFocus: 10562 - IBM EGatherer ActiveX Control Dangerous Method Vulnerability
Secunia: 11072 - IBM Access Support ActiveX Controls Various Insecure Methods, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 7090 - IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX File Download

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

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Created: 03/10/2015 12:14
Updated: 06/30/2018 09:14
Changes: 03/10/2015 12:14 (61), 06/30/2018 09:14 (9)
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