SafeNet.HASP.SL.ActiveX.Control.ChooseFilePath.Buffer.Overflow

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in SafeNet HASP SL's ActiveX control.
The vulnerability, which is located in the "PrivAgent.ocx" ActiveX control, can be exploited through misuse of a vulnerable method "ChooseFilePath". An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.

Affected Products

SafeNet Privilege SCP (HASP SL) 5.0 and prior

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Currently we are unaware of any vendor supplied patch or updates available for this issue.
As a workaround, disable this ActiveX Control by setting its kill bit, by the method shown on the website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240797

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