Macrovision ActiveX control (isusweb.dll) code execution
| macrovision-isusweb-code-execution (38210) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Macrovision ActiveX control (isusweb.dll), which is included in the InstallShield Update Service, is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution, caused by insecure methods marked safe for scripting. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim or targeted application.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 9.3 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Complete |
| Integrity Impact: | Complete |
| Availability Impact: | Complete |
| Temporal Score: | 6.9 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to Macrovision Knowledge Base Article Q113020 and Q113602 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- iDefense PUBLIC ADVISORY: 10.31.07: Macrovision InstallShield Update Service ActiveX Unsafe Method Vulnerability.
- Macrovision Knowledge Base Article Q113020: INFO: FLEXnet Connect 6.0 Security Patch.
- Macrovision Knowledge Base Article Q113602: FLEXnet Connect 6.0 Security Patch.
- Macrovision Web site: Important FLEXnet Connect Vulnerability Patch.
- BID-26280: Macrovision InstallShield Update Service Isusweb.DLL Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2007-5660: Unspecified vulnerability in the Update Service ActiveX control in isusweb.dll before 6.0.100.65101 in MacroVision FLEXnet Connect and InstallShield 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an unspecified unsafe method
- OSVDB ID: 38347: Macrovision Update Service ActiveX (isusweb.dll) Unspecified Arbitrary Code Execution
- SA27475: Macrovision Products Update Service ActiveX Control Insecure Methods
- SECTRACK ID: 1018881: Macrovision InstallShield Unsafe Method in Update Service ActiveX Control Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-3670: Macrovision Products Update Service ActiveX Multiple Insecure Methods
Platforms Affected:
- Macrovision FLEXnet Connect 6.0
Reported:
Oct 30, 2007
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