Vulnerability identifier: #VU43513

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-5162

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
GOM Player
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Gretech Corp.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a .ASX file with a long URI in the "ref href" tag. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2007-0707 regression. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

GOM Player: 2.1.33.5071

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External links
http://secunia.com/advisories/47009
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18174/
http://www.osvdb.org/33080
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71575

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.