Autonomy Keyview is prone to two overflow conditions. The SpreadSheet Lotus 123 Reader (wkssr.dll) fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input when parsing certain records, resulting in stack-based buffer overflows. With specially crafted files, a remote or context-dependent attacker can execute arbitrary code.
Classification
Location:
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Commercial
Disclosure:
RBS Confirmed,
Vendor Verified,
Coordinated Disclosure
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Autonomy has released a patch to address this vulnerability.