Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Avaya IP Office Contact Center ActiveX Control
CVE-2017-12969

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Avaya
Status
Ip Office Contact Center
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2017

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ViewerCtrlLib.ViewerCtrl ActiveX control within the Avaya IP Office Contact Center prior to version 10.1.1. This flaw permits remote attackers to disrupt service through heap corruption, potentially resulting in crashes, or to execute arbitrary code. By sending a specially crafted long string to the 'open' method, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability, leading to significant security risks.

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/AVAYA-OFFICE-I...
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http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/101044091
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144882/Avaya-IP-Offi...
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EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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