vendor:
XAMPP
by:
Talson
6.1
CVSS
HIGH
Buffer Overflow
119
CWE
Product Name: XAMPP
Affected Version From: 3.3.2000
Affected Version To: 3.3.2000
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: CVE-2023-46517
CPE: a:apachefriends:xampp:3.3.0
Platforms Tested: Windows 11
2023
XAMPP v3.3.0 Buffer Overflow (Unicode + SEH)
The exploit involves running a Python script that creates a malicious file 'xampp-control.ini' which triggers a buffer overflow in XAMPP v3.3.0 when the application 'xampp-control.exe' is opened. By clicking on the 'admin' button for the Apache service, the exploit can be triggered, leading to potential code execution.
Mitigation:
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update to a patched version of XAMPP and avoid opening files from untrusted sources.