Title: iMBCContents ActiveX Control Execute() Method Arbitrary Program Execution
Info
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,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
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.