Zack Smith unrtf 0.19.3 convert.c process_font_table memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Zack Smith unrtf 0.19.3 and classified as critical. This affects the function process_font_table of the file convert.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2004-1297. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Zack Smith unrtf 0.19.3. This affects the function process_font_table of the file convert.c. 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:

Buffer overflow in the process_font_table function in convert.c for unrtf 0.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.

The bug was discovered 12/15/2004. The weakness was disclosed 01/10/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-1297 since 12/20/2004. 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 and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 26 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 19167 (FreeBSD : unrtf -- buffer overflow vulnerability (f2d5e56e-67eb-11d9-a9e7-0001020eed82)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 6 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18566), Tenable (19167), SecurityFocus (BID 12030†), OSVDB (12468†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8717†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 19167
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : unrtf -- buffer overflow vulnerability (f2d5e56e-67eb-11d9-a9e7-0001020eed82)
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OpenVAS ID: 52234
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: unrtf
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/15/2004 🔍
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12/20/2004 +5 days 🔍
01/10/2005 +21 days 🔍
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01/16/2005 +6 days 🔍
07/13/2005 +178 days 🔍
07/27/2005 +14 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +3513 days 🔍
06/07/2019 +1550 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1297 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1297
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23817
X-Force: 18566
SecurityFocus: 12030 - GNU UnRTF Font Table Conversion Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 12468 - CVE-2004-1297 - Zack Smith - UnRTF - Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 8717 - Buffer Overflow in Unrtf 0.19.3 in \x27process_font_table\x27 Function in \x27conver.c\x27, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 06/07/2019 17:39
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (71), 06/07/2019 17:39 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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