FreeXL up to 1.0.x input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in FreeXL up to 1.0.x and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-2753. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FreeXL up to 1.0.x. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part. 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 summary by CVE is:

FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted sector in a workbook.

The weakness was presented 03/31/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at gaia-gis.it. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-2753 since 03/27/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82305 (Debian DSA-3208-1 : freexl - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175347 (Debian Security Update for freexl (DSA 3208-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.0.0i eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (82305), SecurityFocus (BID 73330†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52998†). See VDB-74554 and VDB-74572 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 82305
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3208-1 : freexl - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703208
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3208-1 (freexl - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FreeXL 1.0.0i

Timelineinfo

03/27/2015 🔍
03/29/2015 +2 days 🔍
03/30/2015 +1 days 🔍
03/31/2015 +1 days 🔍
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04/01/2015 +1 days 🔍
09/29/2015 +181 days 🔍
05/02/2022 +2407 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gaia-gis.it
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-2753 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-2753
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74553

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SecurityFocus: 73330
Vulnerability Center: 52998 - FreeXL <1.0.0i Remote DoS or Code Execution via Crafted Sector in a Workbook, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/01/2015 15:07
Updated: 05/02/2022 11:45
Changes: 04/01/2015 15:07 (55), 02/01/2018 06:54 (13), 05/02/2022 11:45 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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