IBM eGatherer ActiveX RunEgatherer Function Buffer Overflow

  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-4221
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 Stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control before 3.20.0284.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter to the RunEgatherer method.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000749
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000749 - IBM eGatherer ActiveX RunEgatherer Function Buffer Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • IBM eGatherer 2.0.16
  • IBM eGatherer 2.42.243

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