SolidWorks SLDimdownload ActiveX Control Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:23290

Info

SolidWorks SLDimdownload ActiveX Control Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 23290
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2007-1684
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 03 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 05 2007 04:42AM
Credit: Will Dormann of CERT/CC is credited with discovering this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: SolidWorks Solidworks sldimdownload ActiveX Control 16.0.0.5
Not Vulnerable: SolidWorks Solidworks sldimdownload ActiveX Control 16.0.0.6

Discussion

SolidWorks SLDimdownload ActiveX Control Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

The SolidWorks sldimdownload.dll ActiveX control is prone to an arbitrary-code-execution vulnerability that will allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on an affected computer.

Successful exploits will allow attacker-supplied arbitrary code to run within the context of the affected server. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

SolidWorks SLDimdownload ActiveX Control Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: mailto:[email protected].

Solution / Fix

SolidWorks SLDimdownload ActiveX Control Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released fixes to address this issue. Please contact the vendor for information on how to obtain and apply updates.


SolidWorks Solidworks sldimdownload ActiveX Control 16.0.0.5

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SolidWorks SLDimdownload ActiveX Control Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

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