LEADTOOLS Multimedia ActiveX controls file overwrite
| leadtools-multimedia-file-overwrite (41467) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The LEADTOOLS Multimedia Toolkit 15 (ltmmCaptureCtrl Class, ltmmConvertCtrl Class, and ltmmPlayCtrl Class) ActiveX controls (ltmm15.dll) could allow a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote or local attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the SaveSettingsToFile() method to overwrite and corrupt arbitrary files on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- LEAD Technologies, LEADTOOLS Multimedia ActiveX control 15.1.0.17 and prior
Remedy:
No remedy available as of August 30, 2008.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
References:
- LEADTOOLS Web site, LEADTOOLS Multimedia SDK v.15 at http://www.leadtools.com/SDK/Multimedia/Multimedia-LE.htm.
- shinnai Forum, Martedi 25 Marzo 2008 09:45:46, LEADTOOLS Multimedia Toolkit 15 Arbitrary Files Overwrite at http://www.shinnai.altervista.org/index.php?mod=02_Forum&group=Security&argument=Remote_performed_exploits&topic=1206434746.ff.php&page=last.
- BID-28442: LEADTOOLS Multimedia 'LTMM15.DLL' ActiveX Control Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-1605: The (1) ltmmCaptureCtrl Class, (2) ltmmConvertCtrl Class, and (3) ltmmPlayCtrl Class ActiveX controls (ltmm15.dll 15.1.0.17 and earlier) in LEADTOOLS Multimedia Toolkit 15 allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveSettingsToFile method.
- SA29538: LEADTOOLS Multimedia Library ActiveX Controls "SaveSettingsToFile()" Insecure Method
Reported:
Mar 25, 2008
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