Ceruleanstudios Trillian 3.1.9.0 XML Parser memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Ceruleanstudios Trillian 3.1.9.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component XML Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2008-6563. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ceruleanstudios Trillian 3.1.9.0 (Messaging Software). It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component XML Parser. 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:

Buffer overflow in the XML parser in Trillian 3.1.9.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DTD file.

The weakness was presented 04/11/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-6563 since 03/31/2009. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/01/2025).

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.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 (41782), Exploit-DB (31639), SecurityFocus (BID 28747†) and OSVDB (51130†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.1

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 800265
OpenVAS Name: Trillian Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Timelineinfo

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01/05/2009 +269 days 🔍
03/31/2009 +84 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2177 days 🔍
03/01/2025 +3637 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-6563 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6563
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47428
X-Force: 41782
SecurityFocus: 28747 - Trillian DTD File XML Parser Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 51130 - Trillian DTD File XML Parsing Overflow

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 03/01/2025 19:01
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (55), 03/27/2019 08:34 (4), 03/01/2025 19:01 (26)
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