CVE-2016-5228
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the PlayMacro function in ObjectXMacro.ObjectXMacro in WdMacCtl.ocx in Micro Focus Rumba 9.x before 9.3 HF 11997 and 9.4.x before 9.4 HF 12815 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long MacroName argument. NOTE: some references mention CVE-2016-5226 but that is not a correct ID for any Rumba vulnerability.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Micro Focus Rumba 9.3 - ActiveX Stack Buffer Overflow (PoC)
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| microfocus | rumba | 9.4 | |
References
- http://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/rumba/w/knowledge_base/28600.micro-focus-rumba-9-x-security-update.aspx
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5327.php
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016050136
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40649/
- http://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/rumba/w/knowledge_base/28600.micro-focus-rumba-9-x-security-update.aspx
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5327.php
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016050136
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40649/
CWEs
CWE-119
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.