Remote code execution in Samsung SDS Acube ActiveX Control
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Samsung SDS Acube ActiveX Control Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components |
| Vendor | Samsung |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU13091
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: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the AcubeFileCtrl.ocx ActiveX component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation
Update to version 2.3.0.4.
Samsung SDS Acube ActiveX Control: 2.3.0.1 - 2.3.0.3
External linkshttp://www.krcert.or.kr/filedownload.do?attach_file_seq=1960&attach_file_id=EpF1960.pdf
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.
