#VU69605 Buffer overflow in AdvanceCOMP - CVE-2022-35018

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69605

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35018

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AdvanceCOMP
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Andrea Mazzoleni

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 archives. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted archive, pass it to the application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AdvanceCOMP: 2.0 - 2.3

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External links
https://github.com/Cvjark/Poc/blob/main/advancecomp/CVE-2022-35018.md
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ChqmPdrjId87582a-o5ogWyEI8goRVWJ/view?usp=sharing

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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.