Intrusion PreventionHummingbird.HostExplorer.PlainTextPasswd.ActiveX.Control.Access
Description
This indicates a possible attack against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Hummingbird HostExplorer ActiveX Control component.
This is caused by the vulnerable application's failure to sanitize user supplied input. A successful attack may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Hummingbird HostExplorer 8.0
Hummingbird HostExplorer 6.2
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version, available from the website:
http://connectivity.opentext.com/products/terminal-emulation.aspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 | 16.995 |
| ID | 15983 |
| Created | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2008-4729 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 17.68% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |