JVN#68536660
Archive Decoder may insecurely load executable files
Overview
Archive Decoder may use unsafe methods for determining how to load executables (.exe).
Products Affected
- Archive Decoder Ver.1.23 and earlier
Description
Archive Decoder is a file extraction software that supports multiple file formats. Archive Decoder loads certain executables (.exe) when extracting files. Archive Decoder 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 | Status | Last Update | Vendor Notes |
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| pon software | vulnerable | 2010/10/20 | http://www.ponsoftware.com/en/ |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2010.10.20
| 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-2010-3160 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2010-000044 |
Update History
- 2010/10/20
- Published in English