MySpace.Uploader.Action.ActiveX.Control

NameMySpace.Uploader.Action.ActiveX.Control.Access
Release DateJan 31, 2008
SeverityCritical
ImpactSystem Compromise: remote code execution.
DescriptionThis indicates an attempt to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability in the MySpace Uploader ActiveX Control.

The software is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when an attacker passes an overly long string to the 'Action' property. This can lead to arbitrary code execution on the target computer.
Affected ProductsMySpaceUploader.ocx version 1.0.0.4
MySpaceUploader.ocx version 1.0.0.5
Recommended ActionsUpdate this component when the update becomes available. For now set the kill bit on this ActiveX Control.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2008-0659
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27533 (BugTraq)
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0344 (FrSIRT)
http://milw0rm.org/exploits/5025
Reference: VID-15371