TeamSpeak Client 3.0.14 IMG Tag input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in TeamSpeak Client 3.0.14. The affected element is an unknown function of the component IMG Tag Handler. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-7222. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in TeamSpeak Client 3.0.14. This affects some unknown functionality of the component IMG Tag Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 10/06/2014 by Christian Galeone as File 128571 as confirmed advisory (Packetstorm). It is possible to read the advisory at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-7222 since 09/29/2014. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed by Christian Galeon and been published even before and not after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122720 (TeamSpeak Client Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities). The advisory illustrates:

The Following Code MUST Be Sent Into The Chat/Server Tab For A Channel/Server Crash Effect.

Upgrading to version 3.0.16 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at teamspeak.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (96890), Exploit-DB (34857), SecurityFocus (BID 70219†), OSVDB (112463†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47238†). Similar entry is available at VDB-67754. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Christian Galeon
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Client 3.0.16

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09/29/2014 🔍
10/02/2014 +3 days 🔍
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01/08/2018 +1141 days 🔍
07/26/2025 +2756 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: File 128571
Researcher: Christian Galeone
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-7222 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-7222
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67755
X-Force: 96890 - TeamSpeak Client Chat tab buffer overflow, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 70219 - TeamSpeak Client Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 112463
Vulnerability Center: 47238 - TeamSpeak Client 3.0.14 Remote Code Execution via an Overly Long Argument to Chat Tab - CVE-2014-7222, Medium

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

Created: 10/10/2014 10:13
Updated: 07/26/2025 21:20
Changes: 10/10/2014 10:13 (53), 04/28/2017 19:52 (24), 02/21/2022 14:14 (13), 07/26/2025 21:20 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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