DB Software Laboratory ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) buffer overflow
| db-activex-vimpx-bo (46095) |  High Risk |
Description:
The DB Software Laboratory ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web page that passes an overly long argument to the LogFile method, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim or cause the victim's browser to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- DB Software Laboratory, DB Software Laboratory 4.8.8.0
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- DB Software Laboratory Web site, VImp X at http://www.dbsoftlab.com/index.php/Acitive-X/VImp-X.html.
- BID-31907: DB Software Laboratory 'VImpX.ocx' ActiveX Control Multiple File Corruption Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-4750: Stack-based buffer overflow in the VImpX.VImpAX ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) 4.8.8.0 in DB Software Laboratory VImp X, possibly 4.7.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LogFile property.
Reported:
Oct 24, 2008
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