A buffer overflow exists in Ask.com Toolbar. askBar.dll fails to validate input when handling the 'Short Format' property resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted web page, a context-dependent attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public,
Exploit Private
Disclosure:
Uncoordinated Disclosure
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.
