IBM SPSS SamplePower 'vsflex7l' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	59556
Class:	Unknown
CVE:	CVE-2012-5947
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 26 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 26 2013 12:00AM
Credit:	Alexander Gavrun aka rgod, working with ZDI.
Vulnerable:	IBM SPSS SamplePower 3.0
Not Vulnerable:

IBM SPSS SamplePower 'vsflex7l' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

IBM SPSS SamplePower is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application (typically Internet Explorer) using the ActiveX control. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

IBM SPSS SamplePower 3.0 is vulnerable.

IBM SPSS SamplePower 'vsflex7l' 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].

IBM SPSS SamplePower 'vsflex7l' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

IBM SPSS SamplePower 'vsflex7l' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• IBM Homepage (IBM)
  
• IBM SPSS SamplePower Product Page (IBM)