Hexagon ERDAS ER Viewer up to 11.3 ermapper_u.dll ERM_convert_to_correct_webpath memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Hexagon ERDAS ER Viewer up to 11.3. This issue affects the function ERM_convert_to_correct_webpath in the library ermapper_u.dll. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2013-0726. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Hexagon ERDAS ER Viewer up to 11.3. This vulnerability affects the function ERM_convert_to_correct_webpath in the library ermapper_u.dll. 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:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ERM_convert_to_correct_webpath function in ermapper_u.dll in ERDAS ER Viewer before 13.00.0001 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted pathname in an ERS file.

The weakness was published 05/05/2013 by Parvez Anwar (Website). The advisory is available at secunia.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-0726 since 01/02/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/02/2025).

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121205 (ERDAS ER Viewer ERS File Handling Buffer Overflow).

Upgrading to version 11.04 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (83744), Exploit-DB (25448), SecurityFocus (BID 59379†), Secunia (SA51725†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40024†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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MetaSploit ID: erdas_er_viewer_bof.rb
MetaSploit Name: ERS Viewer 2011 ERS File Handling Buffer Overflow
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ERDAS ER Viewer 11.04
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Parvez Anwar
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2013-0726 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0726
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64090
X-Force: 83744
SecurityFocus: 59379 - ERDAS ER Viewer 'ERM_convert_to_correct_webpath()' Function Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 51725
Vulnerability Center: 40024 - ERDAS ER Viewer <13.00.0001 Stack Based Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution via a Crafted Pathname, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 06/02/2025 22:20
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (63), 05/03/2017 16:11 (10), 06/15/2024 16:09 (16), 12/28/2024 08:50 (4), 06/02/2025 22:20 (1)
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