IBM SPSS Statistics CVE-2015-0140 ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	74358
Class:	Unknown
CVE:	CVE-2015-0140
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 24 2015 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 24 2015 12:00AM
Credit:	Honggang Ren of Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs.
Vulnerable:	IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows 22.0
Not Vulnerable:	IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows 22.0.0.1

IBM SPSS Statistics CVE-2015-0140 ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

IBM SPSS Statistics 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 Statistics 22.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

IBM SPSS Statistics CVE-2015-0140 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 Statistics CVE-2015-0140 ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

IBM SPSS Statistics CVE-2015-0140 ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• IBM Homepage (IBM)
  
• SPSS Statistics Product Page (IBM)
  
• Security Bulletin: SPSS Statistics ActiveX Control Code Execution Vulnerability (IBM)
  
• SPSS Statistics 22.0 Fix Pack 1 (IBM)