Photodex ProShow Producer 5.0.3256 load File Handling Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability Description
Photodex ProShow Producer version 5.0.3256 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the handling of plugin load list files. When a specially crafted load file is placed in the installation directory, the application fails to properly validate its contents, leading to a buffer overflow when the file is parsed during startup. Exploitation requires local access to place the file and user interaction to launch the application.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Julien Ahrens
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/proshow_load_bof.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19563
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20109
- https://web.archive.org/web/20120727035341/http://security.inshell.net/advisory/30
- https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/32753
- https://erinkrespan.com/what-happened-to-photodex-proshow-producer/
- https://archive.org/details/PhotodexProShowProducer7.0.3514Keymaker_20180127
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/photodex-proshow-producer-load-file-handling-buffer-overflow
Affected Vendor
Photodex Corporation
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