iMBCContents ActiveX Control Execute() method code execution
| imbccontents-activex-code-execution (27710) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The iMBCContents ActiveX control could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper handling of the file URI handler by the Execute() function. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system by persuading the victim to visit a malicious Web page.
Platforms Affected:
- iMBC, iMBCContents ActiveX Control prior to 2.0.0.59
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latst version of the iMBCContents ActiveX Control (2.0.0.59 or later), available from the iMBC Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- iMBC Web site, iMBC.com at http://www.imbc.com/.
- BID-18848: IMBCContents Insecure ActiveX Execute() Method Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-3391: The Execute function in iMBCContents ActiveX Control before 2.0.0.59 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files via the file URI handler.
- OSVDB ID: 27049: iMBCContents ActiveX Control Execute() Method Arbitrary Program Execution
- SA20938: iMBCContents ActiveX Control "Execute()" Insecure Method
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-2672: iMBCContents ActiveX Control Execute() Method Command Execution Vulnerability
Reported:
Jul 05, 2006
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