---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. Download and test it today: https://psi.secunia.com/ Read more about this new version: https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Lycos FileUploader Module File Upload Component ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA28599 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/28599/ CRITICAL: Highly critical IMPACT: System access WHERE: >From remote SOFTWARE: Lycos FileUploader Module 2.x http://secunia.com/product/17275/ DESCRIPTION: Elazar Broad has discovered a vulnerability in Lycos FileUploader Module, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error in the FileUploader.FUploadCtl.1 ActiveX control (FileUploader.dll) when handling strings assigned to the "HandwriterFilename" property. This can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow by assigning an overly-long string to the affected property. Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability is confirmed in FileUploader.dll version 2.0.0.2. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Set the kill-bit for the affected ActiveX control. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Elazar Broad ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.milw0rm.com/exploits/4967 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------