SB2017071401 - Remote code execution in GE Communicator ActiveX control
Published: July 14, 2017 Updated: July 14, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017071401
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7908)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted HTML file that loads the ActiveX controls, trigger memory corruption via unchecked function calls and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.