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FirstClass Client Bookmark Files Can Launch Local Programs
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA14898
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Release Date:
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2005-04-08
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Last Update:
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2005-04-14
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Popularity:
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7,161 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | FirstClass Client 8.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-1045
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Description:
dila has reported a vulnerability in FirstClass, which can be exploited by malicious people to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to lack of restrictions on URLs in Internet bookmarks. This can be exploited to supply UNC paths in Internet bookmark files to local or network resources. The commands will be executed when a user clicks on the bookmark file.
This issue is similar to:
SA10556
This has been reported in FirstClass Client version 8.0.
Solution:
Do not open bookmark files from untrusted sources.
Provided and/or discovered by:
dila
Changelog:
2005-04-14: Added CVE reference.
Other References:
SA10556:
http://secunia.com/advisories/10556/
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