NetIQ Security Solutions for ISeries NetIQExecObject.NetIQExec.1 SafeShellExecute Stack Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetIQ Security Solutions for ISeries. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the NetIQExecObject.NetIQExec.1 ActiveX Control. By providing overly long arguments to the SafeShellExecute function, an attacker can overflow fixed size stack buffers and execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser.
Additional Details
NetIQ has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.netiq.com/support/7016656
Disclosure Timeline
- 2015-01-27 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2015-07-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)
