SB2007110801 - Remote code execution in SSReader

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-5892)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in SSReader Pdg2 ActiveX control (pdg2.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, cause a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-5892
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38311
• http://download.microsoft.com/download/A/1/0/A100794F-D763-450A-97DA-3FF0DDEB5A60/Microsoft%20Securi...