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Rediff Bol Exposure of Windows Address Book
Secunia Advisory: SA16685
Release Date: 2005-09-05
Last Update: 2005-10-10
Popularity: 8,490 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Rediff Bol 7.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2005-2858


Description:
Gregory R. Panakkal has discovered a security issue in Rediff Bol, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information.

The problem is that the "FullAddressBook()" function in the "Fetch.FetchContact.1" ActiveX control is insecurely exposed. This can be exploited to disclose contacts in the Windows Address Book (WAB).

Successful exploitation requires that the user is tricked into visiting a malicious web site.

The security issue has been confirmed in version 7.0 build 208. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 7.0 build 209.
http://messenger.rediff.com/newbol/

Provided and/or discovered by:
Gregory R. Panakkal

Changelog:
2005-09-27: Added CVE reference.
2005-10-10: Updated "Solution" section.

Original Advisory:
http://www.infogreg.com/security/im/rediff-bol-7-exposes-wab.html


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