Macrovision InstallFromTheWeb ActiveX Control iftw.dll memory corruption
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Macrovision InstallFromTheWeb. This impacts an unknown function in the library iftw.dll of the component ActiveX Control. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-0320. There is not any exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Macrovision InstallFromTheWeb (affected version unknown) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality in the library iftw.dll 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:
Multiple buffer overflows in (a) an ActiveX control (iftw.dll) and (b) Netscape plug-in (npiftw32.dll) for Macrovision (formerly InstallShield) InstallFromTheWeb allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted HTML documents.
The bug was discovered 02/22/2007. The weakness was released 02/23/2007 by Will Dormann with CERT/CC as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-0320 since 01/17/2007. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/25/2024).
It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 24700 (InstallShield InstallFromTheWeb ActiveX Control Multiple Overflows), 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.
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 (32645), Tenable (24700), SecurityFocus (BID 22672†), OSVDB (33530†) and Secunia (SA24285†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-85232. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 24700
Nessus Name: InstallShield InstallFromTheWeb ActiveX Control Multiple Overflows
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Timeline
01/17/2007 🔍02/22/2007 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: kb.cert.orgResearcher: Will Dormann
Organization: CERT/CC
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2007-0320 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-0320
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-35176
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X-Force: 32645
SecurityFocus: 22672 - InstallFromTheWeb Multiple Unspecified Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 24285 - InstallShield InstallFromTheWeb Multiple Buffer Overflows, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 33530 - Macrovision InstallShield InstallFromTheWeb iftw.dll ActiveX Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 14412 - Macrovision InstallFromTheWeb Multiple Buffer Overflows, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-0705
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Entry
Created: 03/13/2015 12:16Updated: 11/25/2024 20:43
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 (76), 07/15/2019 17:17 (1), 11/25/2024 20:43 (16)
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