Google Desktop Gadget ActiveX Control ATL Templates Security Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	38060
Class:	Unknown
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Feb 09 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Feb 18 2010 11:11AM
Credit:	Microsoft
Vulnerable:	Google Desktop Gadget 5.8
Not Vulnerable:	Google Desktop Gadget 5.9

Google Desktop Gadget ActiveX Control ATL Templates Security Vulnerability

The Google Desktop Gadget ActiveX control is prone to a security vulnerability.

Attackers may exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to view a malicious webpage.

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

Google Desktop Gadget 5.8 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Google Desktop Gadget ActiveX Control ATL Templates Security 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].

Google Desktop Gadget ActiveX Control ATL Templates Security Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an update. Please see the references for details.

Google Desktop Gadget ActiveX Control ATL Templates Security Vulnerability

References:

• Google Desktop Gadget Homepage (Google)
  
• Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 240797 (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-008 (Microsoft)