Icona SpA DownloaderActiveX ActiveX Control Module code execution

iconaspa-downloaderactivex-code-execution (42825) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

The Icona SpA DownloaderActiveX ActiveX Control Module (DownloaderActiveX.ocx) could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site that passes a specially-crafted argument to the insecure "propDownloadUrl" and "propPostDownloadAction" properties, an attacker could download and load a malicious program, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim.

Platforms Affected:

  • Icona SpA, Icona SpA DownloaderActiveX ActiveX Control Module 1.0.0.1

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Icona Web site, Icona : Instant Messaging, Wireless Village Compliant Server and Clients, Instant Messaging API and SDK, Http Tunnelling, Video Chat, Web Call Center, Application Sharing, Custom Software Development at http://www.icona.net/.
  • BID-29519: C6 Messenger Installation URL Downloader ActiveX Control Arbitrary File Download Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-2551: The DownloaderActiveX Control (DownloaderActiveX.ocx) in Icona SpA C6 Messenger 1.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via a URL in the propDownloadUrl parameter with the propPostDownloadAction parameter set to run.
  • SA30512: Icona SpA DownloaderActiveX ActiveX Control Module Code Execution Vulnerability
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-1733: Icona SpA DownloaderActiveX File Download and Execution Vulnerability

Reported:

Jun 03, 2008

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