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CrystalPlayer MLS Playlist Buffer Overflow
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA26198
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Release Date:
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2007-07-27
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Last Update:
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2007-07-31
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Popularity:
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5,563 views
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Critical:
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Highly 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: | CrystalPlayer 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2007-4032
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Description:
Timq has discovered a vulnerability in Crystal Player Pro, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error when parsing MLS files. This can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted MLS file.
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code.
The vulnerability is confirmed in CrystalPlayer Professional version 1.98. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Do not open untrusted playlists.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Discovered by Timq.
Changelog:
2007-07-31: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/4229
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