Protect yourself against future threats.
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1
===========================================================================
AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0067
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Lotus iNotes ActiveX Control
2 March 2010
===========================================================================
AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
---------------------------------
Product: IBM Lotus iNotes
Operating System: Windows
AIX
Linux variants
Solaris
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Thursday, April 1 2010
OVERVIEW
A buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Lotus iNotes ActiveX Control
could allow execution of arbitrary code.
IMPACT
IBM has made the following statements regarding this vulnerability:
"It is possible for an attacker to compromise the ActiveX controls
used within Lotus iNotes to execute arbitrary code resulting in a
buffer overflow situation." [1]
MITIGATION
IBM advises this issue has been fixed in iNotes releases 7.0.4 and
8.5. [1]
Workarounds have also been supplied by IBM. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Lotus iNotes ActiveX Control
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21421808
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
===========================================================================
Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
===========================================================================
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967
iD8DBQFLjGH2/iFOrG6YcBERAnjWAKDjKencQLInTIJu3uZJFjSBzZ4/VwCfSgW5
y899uH6UPCOt2xs/zSoD5sg=
=PU4r
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----