xlreader 0.9 format.c book_format_sql memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in xlreader 0.9. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is the function book_format_sql of the file format.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-1301. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in xlreader 0.9. It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function book_format_sql of the file format.c. 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:

Buffer overflow in the book_format_sql function in format.c for xlreader 0.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel (XLS) file.

The weakness was released 01/10/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-1301 since 12/20/2004. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/26/2025).

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (18612), Exploit-DB (24979) and SecurityFocus (BID 11970†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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xlreader

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.1

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1301 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1301
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23821
X-Force: 18612 - xlreader book_format_sql function buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 11970 - XLReader Remote Client-Side Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 01/26/2025 16:24
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (51), 07/04/2018 15:20 (5), 01/26/2025 16:24 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:7BE:103

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