ask.com Ask Toolbar Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in ask.com Ask Toolbar. This affects an unknown part of the file ask.com. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2007-5108. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ask.com Ask Toolbar (version now known) and classified as very critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file ask.com. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in IAC Search & Media ask.com toolbar has unknown impact and remote attack vectors. NOTE: this information is based upon a vague advisory by a vulnerability information sales organization that does not coordinate with vendors or release actionable advisories. A CVE has been assigned for tracking purposes, but duplicates with other CVEs are difficult to determine. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2007-5107.

The weakness was published 09/26/2007 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-5108 since 09/26/2007. 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 of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/12/2019).

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 (36757) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25850†). Similar entry is available at VDB-38974. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

ask.com

Name

Ask Toolbar

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.8

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/24/2007 🔍
09/26/2007 +2 days 🔍
09/26/2007 +0 days 🔍
09/26/2007 +0 days 🔍
05/25/2010 +972 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +1756 days 🔍
04/12/2019 +1488 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-5108 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5108
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38975
X-Force: 36757
Vulnerability Center: 25850 - Ask Jeeves Ask.com 4.0.2.53 Toolbar Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted Request, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 04/12/2019 08:41
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (45), 04/12/2019 08:41 (7)
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