Remote code execution in UUSee UUUpgrade.ocx ActiveX control

1) Unsafe ActiveX method

EUVDB-ID: #VU6167

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2008-7168

CWE-ID: CWE-618 - Exposed Unsafe ActiveX Method

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of arguments passed to the "Update()"  method in UUUpgrade.ocx ActiveX control. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and upload malicious file into arbitrary location on victim's computer.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability was being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install the latest version from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

UUSee: 2008

UUSee UUUpgrade ActiveX control: 3.0.2.12

External links

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31980/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29963/info

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.