FreeXL up to 1.0.x input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FreeXL up to 1.0.x and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-2754. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FreeXL up to 1.0.x. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted workbook, related to a "premature EOF."

The weakness was shared 03/31/2015 (Website). The advisory is available at gaia-gis.it. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-2754 since 03/27/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not 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-52997†). The entries VDB-74553 and VDB-74572 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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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 🔍
03/31/2015 +2 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-2015-2754 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-2754
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74554

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SecurityFocus: 73330
Vulnerability Center: 52997 - FreeXL <1.0.0i Remote DoS or Code Execution Vulnerability Related to Premature EOF, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/01/2015 15:07
Updated: 05/02/2022 11:52
Changes: 04/01/2015 15:07 (53), 02/01/2018 06:53 (13), 05/02/2022 11:52 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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