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WoW ActiveX Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
This host is installed with WoW ActiveX and is prone to Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities.
Insight
Insight
Flaws are caused as WoW allows remote attackers to, - Create and overwrite arbitrary files via 'WriteIniFileString' method. - Execute arbitrary programs via the 'ShellExecute' method. - Read/Write from/to the registry via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
Affected Software
WoW ActiveX Control version 2 and prior on Windows.
Solution
Solution
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.