#VU6167 Unsafe ActiveX method in UUSee and UUSee UUUpgrade ActiveX control - CVE-2008-7168

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6167

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2008-7168

CWE-ID: CWE-618

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
UUSee
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
UUSee UUUpgrade ActiveX control
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: UUSEE

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

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External links
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31980/
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29963/info

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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.