| Name | Orbit.Downloader.ActiveX.Control.Download.Method.Access |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Severity | High |
| Impact | System Comprise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
| Description | This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a buffer-overflow vulnerability
in Orbit Downloader.
The vulnerability is located in the "orbitmxt.dll" ActiveX control through
misuse of the "download" method. It may allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code in the context of the application using the affected ActiveX
control. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause the program to crash,
resulting in a denial-of-service condition. |
| Affected Products | Orbit Downloader Orbit Downloader 2.8.4
Orbit Downloader Orbit Downloader 2.8.3
Orbit Downloader Orbit Downloader 2.8.2 |
| Recommended Actions | Upgrade to the latest version, available from the following web site:
http://www.orbitdownloader.com/download.htm |
| Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) | http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-0187
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| Reference/s | http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33894 (BugTraq)
http://milw0rm.org/exploits/8118
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