Symantec Backup Exec 12.0 on Windows ActiveX Control pvcalendar.ocx memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Symantec Backup Exec 12.0 on Windows. Impacted is an unknown function of the file pvcalendar.ocx of the component ActiveX Control. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2007-6016. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Symantec Backup Exec 12.0 on Windows (Backup Software) and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file pvcalendar.ocx 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the PVATLCalendar.PVCalendar.1 ActiveX control in pvcalendar.ocx in the scheduler component in the Media Server in Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server (BEWS) 11d 11.0.6235 and 11.0.7170, and 12.0 12.0.1364, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) _DOWText0, (2) _DOWText1, (3) _DOWText2, (4) _DOWText3, (5) _DOWText4, (6) _DOWText5, (7) _DOWText6, (8) _MonthText0, (9) _MonthText1, (10) _MonthText2, (11) _MonthText3, (12) _MonthText4, (13) _MonthText5, (14) _MonthText6, (15) _MonthText7, (16) _MonthText8, (17) _MonthText9, (18) _MonthText10, or (19) _MonthText11 property value when executing the Save method. NOTE: the vendor states "Authenticated user involvement required," but authentication is not needed to attack a client machine that loads this control.

The weakness was presented 02/29/2008 with Secunia Research (Website). The advisory is shared for download at symantec.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-6016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/09/2024).

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 31351 (Symantec Backup Exec Calendar ActiveX Control Multiple Vulnerabilities (SYM08-007)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115742 (Symantec Backup Exec Calendar Control Multiple Vulnerabilities).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8175.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (40926), Tenable (31351), SecurityFocus (BID 26904†), SecurityTracker (ID 1019524†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-17827†). See VDB-41289 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 31351
Nessus Name: Symantec Backup Exec Calendar ActiveX Control Multiple Vulnerabilities (SYM08-007)
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Saint ID: exploit_info/backup_exec_ws_scheduler_activex
Saint Name: Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers scheduler ActiveX buffer overflow

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MetaSploit ID: symantec_backupexec_pvcalendar.rb
MetaSploit Name: Symantec BackupExec Calendar Control Buffer Overflow
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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11/19/2007 🔍
02/28/2008 +101 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: symantec.com
Organization: Secunia Research
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-6016 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-6016
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-41288
X-Force: 40926
SecurityFocus: 26904 - Symantec Backup Exec Scheduler ActiveX Control Multiple Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1019524
Vulnerability Center: 17827 - Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Server (BEWS) Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code, High

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

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 12/09/2024 05:50
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (70), 06/07/2019 14:16 (12), 07/31/2021 09:08 (4), 07/31/2021 09:12 (1), 10/19/2024 04:43 (17), 12/09/2024 05:50 (3)
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