Title: Cain & Abel RDP Decoder .rdp File Handling Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Nov 30, 2008
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Nov 30, 2008
Solution
Unknown
Description
A local overflow exists in Cain & Abel v4.9.24 and earlier. The software fails to check buffer lengths resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted file, a context-dependent attacker can execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
OSVDB:
Security Software
Solution
Upgrade to version v4.9.25 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.