IP Messenger long file name buffer overflow
| ip-messenger-filename-bo (11986) |  High Risk |
Description:
IP Messenger is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper handling of long file names by the file and folder transfer mechanism. By creating a file with an overly long file name, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the IP Messenger user.
Platforms Affected:
- Hiroaki Shirouzu, IP Messenger for Win 2.00 - 2.02
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of IP Messenger for Win (2.03 or later), available from the IP Messenger Web page. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- IP Messenger Web site, IP Messenger at http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~VZ4H-SRUZ/ipmsg-eng.html.
- SNS Advisory No.64, IP Messenger for Win Buffer Overflow Vulnerability at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-05/0131.html.
- BID-7566: IP Messenger For Win Filename Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-0288: Buffer overflow in the file & folder transfer mechanism for IP Messenger for Win 2.00 through 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via file with a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the user saves the file.
Reported:
May 13, 2003
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