AOL.IWinAmpActiveX.Class.ConvertFile

NameAOL.IWinAmpActiveX.Class.ConvertFile.Method.Access
Release DateMay 22, 2009
SeverityCritical
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis indicates an attempt to exploit a buffer-overflow vulnerability in the AOL IWinAmpActiveX Class.

This vulnerability is caused by an error in the "AmpX.dll" ActiveX control when processing malformed arguments passed to the affected method. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page.
Affected ProductsAmpX.dll 2.4.0.6
Recommended ActionsSet the kill bit for the affected ActiveX control.
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35028 (BugTraq)
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/8733
Reference: VID-17449