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Panda Remote Heap Overflow



Date
November 29, 2005

Vulnerability
The Panda Antivirus Library provides file format support for virus analysis. 
During decompression of ZOO files Panda is vulnerable to a heap overflow 
allowing attackers complete control of the system(s) being protected. This 
vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction in default 
configurations through common protocols such as SMTP.

Impact
Successful exploitation of Panda protected systems allows attackers 
unauthorized control of data and related privileges. It also provides leverage 
for further network compromise. Panda implementations are likely vulnerable in 
their default configuration.

Affected Products
Due to the library’s modular design and core functionality: it is likely this 
vulnerability affects a substantial portion of Panda’s gateway, server, and 
client antivirus enabled product lines on most platforms.

http://www.pandasoftware.com/

Note: this library is also licensed to other venders with implementations that 
are likely affected, refer to Panda for specifics.

Details
http://www.rem0te.com/public/images/panda.pdf

Credit
This vulnerability was discovered and researched by Alex Wheeler.

Contact
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