SmartVMD ActiveX Control 'StartVideoSaving()' Method Arbitrary File Delete Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	33349
Class:	Design Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jan 19 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Jan 20 2009 09:52PM
Credit:	Houssamix
Vulnerable:	SmartVMD SmartVMD 1.1
Not Vulnerable:

SmartVMD ActiveX Control 'StartVideoSaving()' Method Arbitrary File Delete Vulnerability

SmartVMD ActiveX control is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers delete arbitrary files on the affected computer in the context of the application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Successful attacks can result in denial-of-service conditions.

SmartVMD 1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

SmartVMD ActiveX Control 'StartVideoSaving()' Method Arbitrary File Delete Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting victim into viewing a malicious webpage.

The following proof of concept is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/33349.html

SmartVMD ActiveX Control 'StartVideoSaving()' Method Arbitrary File Delete Vulnerability

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

SmartVMD ActiveX Control 'StartVideoSaving()' Method Arbitrary File Delete Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 240797 (Microsoft)
  
• Vendor Homepage (SmartVMD)