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Rising Online Virus Scanner Web Scan ActiveX Control "UpdateEngine()" Insecure Method
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA29109
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Release Date:
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2008-02-26
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Last Update:
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2008-03-05
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Critical:
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Highly critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Rising Online Virus Scanner
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| | CVE reference: | CVE-2008-1116 (Secunia mirror)
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Description:
John Smith has discovered a vulnerability in Rising Online Virus Scanner, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.
The vulnerability is caused due to the Rising Web Scan Object ActiveX control (OL2005.dll) including the insecure "UpdateEngine()" method. This can be exploited to download and load a malicious library on a user's system.
The vulnerability is confirmed in OL2005.dll version 18.0.0.7. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to the latest version.
http://online.rising.com.cn/free/rav.htm
Provided and/or discovered by:
John Smith
Changelog:
2008-02-28: Updated "Solution" section.
2008-03-05: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/5188
Extended Solution:
The "Extended Solution" section is available for Secunia customers only. Request a trial and get access to the Secunia Customer Area and Extended Secunia advisories.
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