CA Multiple Product AV Engine CAB Filename Parsing Stack Overflow Vulnerability
June 5th, 2007
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of various Computer Associates products.
The specific flaw exists in the parsing of .CAB archives. When a long filename contained in the .CAB is processed by vete.dll an exploitable stack overflow may occur.
Additional Details
Computer Associates has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/caantivirus-securitynotice.asp
Disclosure Timeline
- 2006-11-08 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2007-06-05 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Anonymous
