HP Easy Printer Care Software XMLSimpleAccessor ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:51400

Info

HP Easy Printer Care Software XMLSimpleAccessor ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 51400
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2011-4787
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 12 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 12 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod
Vulnerable: HP Easy Printer Care Software 2.5
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

HP Easy Printer Care Software XMLSimpleAccessor ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HP Easy Printer Care Software is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the affected control (typically Internet Explorer).

HP Easy Printer Care Software 2.5 and prior versions are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

HP Easy Printer Care Software XMLSimpleAccessor ActiveX Control 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].

Solution / Fix

HP Easy Printer Care Software XMLSimpleAccessor ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.

References

HP Easy Printer Care Software XMLSimpleAccessor ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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