DB Software Laboratory ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) file overwrite
| db-activex-vimpx-file-overwrite (46096) |  High Risk |
Description:
The DB Software Laboratory ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) could allow a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the LogFile(), ClearLogFile() or SaveToFile() insecure method to overwrite or corrupt arbitrary files on the system.
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-2008-4749: Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the VImpX.VImpAX ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) 4.8.8.0 in DB Software Laboratory VImp X, possibly 4.7.7, allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the LogFile property and ClearLogFile method, and (2) the SaveToFile method.
Reported:
Oct 24, 2008
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