Samsung SmartViewer ActiveX Control memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung SmartViewer. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component ActiveX Control. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9265. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Samsung SmartViewer (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the BackupToAvi method in the CNC_Ctrl ActiveX control in Samsung SmartViewer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was presented 12/08/2014 by Andrea Micalizzi (rgod) (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9265 since 12/04/2014. 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.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.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 Exploit-DB (35822) and SecurityFocus (BID 71486†). See VDB-73144 for similar entry. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Researcher: Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-9265 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9265
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73143
SecurityFocus: 71486 - Samsung SmartViewer 'CNC_Ctrl' ActiveX Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 08/09/2025 16:54
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (48), 04/04/2018 12:29 (8), 08/09/2025 16:54 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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