---------------------------------------------------------------------- Use WSUS to deploy 3rd party patches Public BETA http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/corporate/wsus_3rd_third_party_patching/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Crimson Editor Configuration File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA39042 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/39042/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been discovered in Crimson Editor, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error when processing the configuration file. This can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow by tricking a user into using a specially crafted configuration file. The vulnerability is confirmed in version 3.70. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Do not use untrusted configuration files. Use another product. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: sharpe ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11803 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help private users keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------