Acer LunchApp.APlunch ActiveX contol command execution
| acer-lunchappaplunch-command-execution (30417) |  High Risk |
Description:
Certain Acer laptops could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by the use of the insecure Run() method by the LunchApp.APLunch ActiveX control. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to by creating a malicious Web page and persuading a victim to visit the page.
Platforms Affected:
- Acer, Acer Aspire 5600
- Acer, Acer TravelMate 4150
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 2006.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- vuln.sg, About Acer Notebook LunchApp.APlunch ActiveX Control.... at http://vuln.sg/acerlunchapp-en.html.
- BID-21207: Acer LunchApp.APlunch ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-6121: Acer Notebook LunchApp.APlunch ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by calling the Run method.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2006-4602: Acer LunchApp.APlunch ActiveX Control Run Command Execution Vulnerability
- SA23003: Acer LunchApp.APlunch ActiveX Control "Run" Insecure Method
- US-CERT VU#221700: Acer LunchApp ActiveX Control fails to properly restrict access to methods
Reported:
Nov 19, 2006
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