27049 : iMBCContents ActiveX Control Execute() Method Arbitrary Program Execution
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8 months ago

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Disclosure

Jul 05, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

iMBCContents contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute code remotely. The issue is triggered when an attacker executes arbitrary program on the target via a URI using the 'file:' URI handler. This could allow an attacker to create a specially crafted web page that would execute arbitrary code in the context of the user visiting a malicious web page resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unavailable

Technical

The flaw is due to a design error in the insecure 'Execute()' method of iMBCContents ActiveX control. It can be exploited to execute arbitrary local programs with parameters via a URI using the 'file:' URI handler.

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.0.0.59 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Muhwa Broadcasting Corp.
Watch-list
iMBCContents
Watch-list
2.0.0.55

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  • Gyu Tae Park -

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