Stack-based buffer overflow in the AskJeevesToolBar.SettingsPlugin.1 ActiveX control in askBar.dll...
Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the AskJeevesToolBar.SettingsPlugin.1 ActiveX control in askBar.dll in IAC Search & Media ask.com Ask Toolbar 4.0.2.53 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ShortFormat property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: the researcher claims that this is the same as CVE-2007-5108, but there is insufficient detail for CVE-2007-5108 to be certain.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
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Credits & Attribution
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References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4452
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480459/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3265
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36757
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26960
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25785
Affected Vendor
ask.com
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CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
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MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
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