Comodo AntiVirus ActiveX control command execution
| comodo-antivirus-command-execution (39904) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Comodo AntiVirus ActiveX control could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by the use of the insecure ExecuteStr() function. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system.
Platforms Affected:
- Comodo, Comodo AntiVirus 2.0
Remedy:
No remedy available as of August 23, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Comodo Firewall Web site, Free Firewall Software - Comodo Firewall at http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/.
- BID-27424: Comodo AntiVirus 'ExecuteStr()' ActiveX Control Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0470: A certain ActiveX control in Comodo AntiVirus 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the ExecuteStr method.
Reported:
Jan 23, 2008
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