JVN#36921800
K2Editor may insecurely load executable files
Overview
K2Editor may use unsafe methods for determining how to load executables (.exe).
Products Affected
- K2Editor r.1.5.8 and earlier
Description
K2Editor is a text editor. K2Editor loads certain executables (.exe) when opening the folder that contains the text file that is being edited. K2Editor contains an issue with the file search path, which may insecurely load executables.
Impact
An attacker may execute arbitrary code with the privilege of running the application.
Solution
Update the Software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| K2 Software | K2 Software's Page |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2010.10.15
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | the user must be convinced to take a difficult or suspicious action. If the honest user must have elevated privileges, they are likely to be more suspiciouse |
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Credit
Makoto Shiotsuki reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2010-3156 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2010-000041 |
Update History
- 2010/10/20
- Published in English