Zero-day Vulnerability Database

Heap-based buffer overflow

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in PPlayer.XPPlayer.1 ActiveX control when handling long strings passed via FlvPlayerUrl property value. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, cause a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability was being actively exploited.