AVG Secure Search 'ScriptHelperApi' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:68421

Info

AVG Secure Search 'ScriptHelperApi' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 68421
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2014-2956
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 07 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 07 2014 12:00AM
Credit: Will Dormann of the CERT/CC
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

AVG Secure Search 'ScriptHelperApi' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

AVG Secure Search 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 ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). Failed attacks will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

AVG Secure Search 'ScriptHelperApi' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

AVG Secure Search 'ScriptHelperApi' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

References

AVG Secure Search 'ScriptHelperApi' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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