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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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4DescriptionCVE.org
Allok soft WMV to AVI MPEG DVD WMV Converter 4.6.1217 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized string in the License Name field. Attackers can craft a malicious input containing shellcode with structured exception handler (SEH) overwrite to bypass protections and execute code with application privileges.
AnalysisAI
Allok soft WMV to AVI MPEG DVD WMV Converter 4.6.1217 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized string in the License. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.6), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Copy without Size Check (CWE-120), which allows attackers to overflow a buffer to corrupt adjacent memory. Allok soft WMV to AVI MPEG DVD WMV Converter 4.6.1217 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized string in the License Name field. Attackers can craft a malicious input containing shellcode with structured exception handler (SEH) overwrite to bypass protections and execute code with application privileges. Affected products include: Alloksoft Wmv To Avi Mpeg Dvd Wmv Converter.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Always validate buffer sizes before copy operations. Use bounded functions (strncpy, snprintf). Enable compiler protections.
Same weakness CWE-120 – Classic Buffer Overflow
View allSame technique Buffer Overflow
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2018-21835