RealNetworks GameHouse ActiveX Control ghdlctl.dll memory corruption

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9.4$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in RealNetworks GameHouse. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library ghdlctl.dll of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-2924. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in RealNetworks GameHouse (version now known) and classified as very critical. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library ghdlctl.dll of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple buffer overflows in RealNetworks GameHouse dldisplay ActiveX control (ghdlctl.dll) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

The weakness was disclosed 06/19/2007 by Will Dormann with CERT/CC as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-2924 since 05/30/2007. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/27/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

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 (34935), SecurityFocus (BID 24534†), OSVDB (37671†), Secunia (SA25757†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-32221†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/30/2007 🔍
06/19/2007 +20 days 🔍
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03/15/2015 +1342 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: realnetworks.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Will Dormann
Organization: CERT/CC
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2007-2924 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-2924
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-37337
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X-Force: 34935
SecurityFocus: 24534 - RealNetworks GameHouse GHDLCTL.DLL ActiveX Control Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 25757 - RealNetworks GameHouse dldisplay ActiveX Control Buffer Overflows, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 37671 - RealNetworks GameHouse dldisplay ActiveX (ghdlctl.dll) Unspecified Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 32221 - RealNetworks GameHouse dldisplay ActiveX control Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-2261

Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 11/27/2024 00:37
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (54), 03/27/2017 09:15 (14), 11/27/2024 00:37 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:20F:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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