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iDEFENSE Security Advisory 2008-02-26.2

iDEFENSE Security Advisory 2008-02-26.2
Posted Feb 27, 2008
Authored by iDefense Labs | Site idefense.com

iDefense Security Advisory 02.26.08 - Remote exploitation of a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability in Symantec Scan Engine version 5.1.2 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the scan engine process. Symantec Scan Engine listens on TCP port 1344 to accept files for scanning using the Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP). If the service is sent a specially malformed RAR file, a stack-based buffer overflow will occur. iDefense has confirmed this vulnerability in the Linux build of the Symantec Scan Engine version 5.1.2. This issue does not affect the Windows build of the product. Previous versions are suspected to be vulnerable.

tags | advisory, remote, overflow, arbitrary, tcp, protocol
systems | linux, windows
advisories | CVE-2008-0309
SHA-256 | 6ac782bba3d896cd76c3ac9a217fb02fe152735e066ce969750e3900b11bdb99

iDEFENSE Security Advisory 2008-02-26.2

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iDefense Security Advisory 02.26.08
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Feb 26, 2008

I. BACKGROUND

Symantec Scan Engine is a standalone Anti-Virus Engine that exposes a
scanning Application Programming Interface (API) directly to developers
who wish to integrate protection into their own custom applications.
More information is available on the vendor's site at the following
URL.

http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/products/overview.jsp?pcid=1008&pvid=836_1

II. DESCRIPTION

Remote exploitation of a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability in
Symantec Scan Engine version 5.1.2 could allow an unauthenticated
attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the scan
engine process.

Symantec Scan Engine listens on TCP port 1344 to accept files for
scanning using the Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP). If the
service is sent a specially malformed RAR file, a stack-based buffer
overflow will occur.

III. ANALYSIS

Exploitation allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute
arbitrary code with the privileges of the scan engine process. The scan
engine can be configured to run either as a normal user or as root. In
order to exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must be able to cause
a malicious RAR file to be scanned by the Symantec Scan Engine.
Normally, no authentication is required to reach the vulnerable code.

IV. DETECTION

iDefense has confirmed this vulnerability in the Linux build of the
Symantec Scan Engine version 5.1.2. This issue does not affect the
Windows build of the product. Previous versions are suspected to be
vulnerable.

V. WORKAROUND

iDefense is currently unaware of any workaround for this issue.

VI. VENDOR RESPONSE

Symantec has addressed this vulnerability by releasing updates for
various versions of the Symantec Scan Engine. For more information,
refer to their advisory at the following URL.

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.27.html

VII. CVE INFORMATION

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CVE-2008-0309 to this issue. This is a candidate for inclusion in
the CVE list (http://cve.mitre.org/), which standardizes names for
security problems.

VIII. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE

06/14/2007 Initial vendor notification
06/14/2007 Initial vendor response
02/26/2008 Coordinated public disclosure

IX. CREDIT

The discoverer of this vulnerability wishes to remain anonymous.

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X. LEGAL NOTICES

Copyright © 2008 iDefense, Inc.

Permission is granted for the redistribution of this alert
electronically. It may not be edited in any way without the express
written consent of iDefense. If you wish to reprint the whole or any
part of this alert in any other medium other than electronically,
please e-mail customerservice@idefense.com for permission.

Disclaimer: The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate
at the time of publishing based on currently available information. Use
of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
There are no warranties with regard to this information. Neither the
author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct,
indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or
reliance on, this information.

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