Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX Control Library File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	32965
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-2434
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Dec 22 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	Dec 29 2008 04:21PM
Credit:	Alin Rad Pop
Vulnerable:	Trend Micro HouseCall 6.6.0.1278 Trend Micro HouseCall 6.51.0.1028
Not Vulnerable:	Trend Micro HouseCall 6.6 1285

Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX Control Library File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX control is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of an application using the affected ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Failed attacks will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

This issue affects HouseCall 6.51.0.1028 and 6.6.0.1278; other versions may be affected as well.

Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX Control Library File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX Control Library File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released HouseCall 6.6.0.1285 to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.

Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX Control Library File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• HouseCall (Trend Micro)
  
• Secunia Research: Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX Control Arbitrary Code Execution (Secunia Research )
  
• [Hot Fix] B1285 - Trend Micro HouseCall 6.6 ActiveX (Trend Micro)
  
• Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX Control Arbitrary Code Execution (Secunia Research)
  
• Vulnerability Note VU#541025 (US-CERT)